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Care Home Hog Roast in Dorking
We bring a hog roast day across Dorking and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Dorking
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
About our care home hog roast in Dorking
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and families’ days, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In Dorking, sheltered housing schemes and day centres generally have shared outdoor space, which suits a hog roast lunch. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Hog roast days near Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. We cater care home events of every size in Dorking. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Dorking to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Box Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Dorking have links with a local church such as Church of St Paul, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Dorking.
Here we cover the RH4 and RH5 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Dorking sits on or near the A24 and A25, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dorking include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-September sunset in Dorking is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Dorking, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about china.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Dorking
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Dorking
What else we do in Dorking
Common questions in Dorking
Is Dorking close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Deepdene Terrace?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cater in Dorking?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dorking and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Who books care home hog roast in Dorking?
We fit in with your day.
Hosts in Dorking book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Family days with visitors
- Themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
The A24 and A25 make Dorking a simple journey for us.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away