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Care Home Hog Roast in Old Dean
Planning a hog roast day in Old Dean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
A hog roast near Old Dean
Care home hog roast in Old Dean, carved to order
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and families’ days.
Smaller homes around Old Dean may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a hog roast day in Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Care home events in Old Dean are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Wildmoor Heath may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in GU15 and GU19, we can bring the roaster to you. From Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Old Dean we cover include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-east)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Old Dean. In late May, sunset in Old Dean is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Old Dean
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Dean, including:
- Open afternoons
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
If your residents have links with St Martin's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Old Dean: your questions answered
How far is Old Dean from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Old Dean?
The closest is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do soft food?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can you cater in Old Dean?
Yes, Old Dean is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Where the roaster can go in Old Dean
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Someone to meet us
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Old Dean
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
More for events in Old Dean
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards