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Care Home Hog Roast for Ockley
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Ockley.
- Families’ days
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
Book a hog roast in Ockley
How our care home hog roast works in Ockley
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Typical bookings include days for relatives and retirement community days, serving roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
For a care home near Ockley, tell us about lanes and the drive. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from opening windows
- Sign-off from management
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, the light in Ockley goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Ockley
Other occasions in Ockley
Care home hog roasts in Ockley
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ockley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Ockley to Guildford (11 miles away).
Some homes in Ockley have links with a local church such as St John's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Vann Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Ockley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the RH5 postcode area. From Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover care home events in Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Ockley
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Ockley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Ockley from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Events we cater in Ockley
We fit in with your day.
In Ockley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards