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Care Home Hog Roast in Charleshill
Care home hog roast in Charleshill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast in Charleshill
Care home hog roast in Charleshill, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s seasonal events and day centre events, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
Near Charleshill, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Care home hog roasts in Charleshill
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater care home events of every size in Charleshill. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west. The B3001 make Charleshill a simple journey for us. Charleshill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Farnham Road and Whitmead Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Charleshill on the B3001, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Charleshill, we also cover Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Charleshill include Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Donkey pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose care home hog roast in Charleshill?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Hosts in Charleshill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St James, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Where the roaster can go in Charleshill
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from emergency routes
- Sign-off from management
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Charleshill
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Charleshill
Could you cook in Thundry Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. Winter afternoons in Charleshill are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards