Surrey · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Nutcombe
Care home hog roast in Nutcombe: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Milestone days for the home
- Open days
- Days for relatives
Slow-roasted pork in Nutcombe
About our care home hog roast in Nutcombe
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For garden fêtes and open days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce and more.
Rural care homes near Nutcombe can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A named contact on the day
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Halal isn’t offered
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We clear away quietly.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Common questions in Nutcombe
How far is Nutcombe from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Nutcombe?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
Occasions we serve in Nutcombe
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Here’s what people in Nutcombe most often book a hog roast for:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre get-togethers
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nutcombe: care homes and access
Nutcombe is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Nutcombe book us for care home events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nutcombe to Guildford (12 miles away).
Old photos of Gibbet Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. If your residents have links with Church of St Luke, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Nutcombe is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in GU26, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hazel Grove, Nutcombe Lane and High Pitfold or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Nutcombe, we also cover Hindhead (1 mile north), Grayshott (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles north), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and Shottermill Junior School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
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The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In summer, Nutcombe has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards