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Care Home Hog Roast for Church Town
We bring a hog roast day to Church Town and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
Book a hog roast in Church Town
Questions from Church Town
How far is Church Town from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Church Town?
Godstone station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
How our care home hog roast works in Church Town
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for day centre lunches and open afternoons.
Near Church Town, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about china.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late May in Church Town has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Places near Church Town
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What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Church Town
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Church Town, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Day centre lunches
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
- Milestone days for the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
Care home hog roasts in Church Town
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Church Town for care home events and the places nearby. Church Town is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Bay Pond may enjoy talking about them over lunch. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Nicholas, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Wherever your care home event is in RH9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Church Town include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (under half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Church Town
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away