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Care Home Hog Roast in Millbridge
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Millbridge.
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Millbridge?
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In late May, sunset in Millbridge is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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About our care home hog roast in Millbridge
Retirement housing and day centres around Millbridge book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for day centre get-togethers and open afternoons.
Rural care homes near Millbridge can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Chicken can be added.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. 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.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast days near Millbridge
Millbridge is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast day in Millbridge? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Millbridge to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Farnham Heath is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: Farnham station is about 2.6 miles away. Millbridge is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We cater care home events across the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Shortfield Common Road, The Reeds Road and Fifield Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Millbridge, we also cover Shortfield Common (1 mile west), Frensham (1 mile south), Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-east), Lower Bourne (2 miles north) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north) and Farnham Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Millbridge include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (0.6 miles north) and Weydon School (2.2 miles north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What affects the price in Millbridge
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Millbridge
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Millbridge from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cover Millbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Millbridge and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Why choose care home hog roast in Millbridge?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Hosts in Millbridge book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A named contact on the day
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away