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Care Home Hog Roast in Fairlands
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 Fairlands.
- Seasonal events
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Fairlands
About our care home hog roast in Fairlands
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Typical bookings include retirement community days and day centre get-togethers, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Fairlands can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Fairlands has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
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.
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Events we cater in Fairlands
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
Old photos of Littlefield Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Where the roaster can go in Fairlands
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Fairlands
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Fairlands from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Hog roast days near Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Fairlands suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Alban's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Guildford station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Fairlands is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in GU3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fairlands include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Fairlands
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Fairlands hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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