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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Heath End, Surrey
Planning a hog roast day in Heath End? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Heath End
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Heath End
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Heath End suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For retirement housing events and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
At a rural home near Heath End, access matters so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late May in Heath End has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Heath End
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Events we cater in Heath End
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Here’s what people in Heath End most often book a hog roast for:
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Aldershot station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning a hog roast day in Heath End
Heath End is about 1 mile south-west of Aldershot, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Heath End for care home events and the places nearby. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Rowhill Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with St Mark the Evangelist Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
This part of Surrey takes in GU9, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Farnborough Road, Alma Way and The Fairway or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Upper Hale (1 mile west), Hale (1 mile south), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile south-east) and Aldershot (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Heath End include Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Heath End include William Cobbett Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles south)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.4 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Heath End questions
What’s the nearest station to Heath End?
Aldershot station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Also near Heath End
What else we do in Heath End
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards