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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hersham, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hersham.
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
Care home hog roast for Hersham
Hersham: care homes and access
Hersham is about 1 mile south of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Hersham, from gardens to fields. Hersham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
With the A244 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Claremont Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Care home events anywhere in KT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on Police Station Road, Queensway South and Queensway or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A244 close by, Hersham is simple for us to get to for your care home event. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Burwood Park (1 mile south-west), Walton-on-Thames (1 mile north), Whiteley Village (2 miles south-west), St George's Hill (2 miles west) and Weybridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Three Rivers Academy (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow Public House (under half a mile east)
About our care home hog roast in Hersham
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and day centre get-togethers, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Care homes around Hersham are often in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Hersham questions
What’s the nearest station to Hersham?
The closest is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Hersham close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Perfect for your care home event in Hersham
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
However big or small the event in Hersham, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement community days
- Families’ days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Hersham?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In summer, Hersham has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your residents
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Also in Hersham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away