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Care Home Hog Roast in Dippenhall
Looking for a hog roast day in Dippenhall? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Dippenhall
Hog roast days near Dippenhall
Dippenhall is about 2 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. Care home events in Dippenhall are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Dippenhall to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Francis, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Farnham Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Anywhere in GU10, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Dora's Green (1 mile north), Warren Corner (2 miles north), Hog Hatch (2 miles north-east), Redlands (2 miles north-west) and Crondall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Powderham Castle (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (1.2 miles south-east) and Weydon School (1.2 miles south-east)
About our care home hog roast in Dippenhall
For care homes in Dippenhall, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We serve halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement community days and summer fêtes.
For a care home near Dippenhall, tell us about lanes and the drive. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Dippenhall, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Approval from the home
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about china.
Why choose care home hog roast in Dippenhall?
It turns a normal day into an event.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Dippenhall, such as:
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Dippenhall
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Dippenhall
Can you do a hog roast in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Dippenhall?
Farnham station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away