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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ewhurst, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Ewhurst.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
A hog roast near Ewhurst
How our care home hog roast works in Ewhurst
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. Whether it is milestone days for the home and days for relatives, we can cook rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce and more.
Near Ewhurst, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Distance from us
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
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Ewhurst?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Ewhurst
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ewhurst, including:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Seasonal events
- Summer fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
Leith Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Ewhurst, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ewhurst, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Ewhurst questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ewhurst?
Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
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.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ewhurst
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Hog roast days near Ewhurst
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your care home event is in Ewhurst, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ewhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Ewhurst is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
For care home events in GU6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Ewhurst include the B2127, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Bulls Head pub (less than half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away