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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Chilworth, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Chilworth and the surrounding area.
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Chilworth
Care home hog roast in Chilworth, 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. Typical bookings include open afternoons and home anniversaries, serving roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Chilworth may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Chilworth. In late May, sunset in Chilworth is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Chilworth
Is Chilworth close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Chilworth too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Away from opening windows
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Chilworth
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Chilworth, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Thomas sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
Planning a hog roast day in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chilworth. Chilworth is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Residents who remember days out at St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Chilworth station serves Chilworth directly. Chilworth is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in GU4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. From Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A248, Chilworth is easy for us to reach for your care home event. Close by, we cover care home events in Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Percy Arms (under half a mile east)
Why choose a hog roast in Chilworth?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. 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.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chilworth
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Chilworth
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards