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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Milford, Surrey
Care home hog roast in Milford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Families’ days
Slow-roasted pork in Milford
Care home hog roast in Milford, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. We are frequently asked to cater retirement community days and family days with visitors, with new potatoes, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Smaller homes around Milford may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Occasions we serve in Milford
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Milford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Residents’ themed days
Residents who remember days out at Lower Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Milford
Also in Milford
Care homes around Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your care home event is in Milford, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Milford, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in GU8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. From Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Milford include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Milford
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Milford?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
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.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Do you come to Milford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Milford and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Milford
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer hog roast day in Milford, residents can enjoy the garden in 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 cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? 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
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards