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Care Home Hog Roast for Jacobs Well
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Jacobs Well.
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A hog roast near Jacobs Well
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Jacobs Well
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Whether it is summer fêtes and families’ days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Jacobs Well may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Jacobs Well
It turns a normal day into an event.
People around Jacobs Well book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Worplesdon station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Also near Jacobs Well
Other occasions in Jacobs Well
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Planning a hog roast day in Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Jacobs Well. Jacobs Well is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Some homes in Jacobs Well have links with a local church such as St Peter's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Littlefield Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the GU4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside Jacobs Well, we cover Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Jacobs Well includes Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Local schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
How the day works
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. In summer, Jacobs Well has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast day in Jacobs Well
Is Jacobs Well close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Jacobs Well?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What do people get?
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.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away