Surrey · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Merstham
Looking for a hog roast day in Merstham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open days
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre lunches
Planning an event in Merstham?
Care home hog roast in Merstham, slow-roasted on site
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it’s garden fêtes and staff appreciation days, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Merstham, access matters so we can plan our route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Merstham: care homes and access
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Care home events in Merstham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Katharine, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Old photos of Mercers Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Merstham, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the RH1 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Merstham, we cover South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Merstham include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (0.9 miles south) and East Surrey College (1.4 miles south-west)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September sunset in Merstham is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- 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
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Your questions about a hog roast day in Merstham
Could you cook in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Merstham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Merstham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
We clear away quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Merstham
What else we do in Merstham
Perfect for your care home event in Merstham
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Merstham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
- Staff appreciation days
For families visiting by train, Merstham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose a hog roast in Merstham?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards