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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Onslow Village, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Onslow Village.
- Seasonal events
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
Planning an event in Onslow Village?
Care home hog roast in Onslow Village, carved to order
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. We’re often asked to cater staff appreciation days and family days with visitors, with thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
For a care home in a place like Onslow Village, a hog roast is a real event for residents. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Onslow Village, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Care homes around Onslow Village
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover care home events in Onslow Village. Onslow Village is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Old photos of St Catherine's Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Guildford station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Onslow Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the GU2 and GU3 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Onslow Village is on the A31, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Onslow Village we cover include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Onslow Village include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
Where the roaster can go in Onslow Village
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Onslow Village
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Whatever the occasion in Onslow Village, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Milestone days for the home
- Open days
- Retirement housing events
- Residents’ themed days
The A31 make Onslow Village a simple journey for us.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
For event organisers in Onslow Village
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Onslow Village
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Onslow Village
How far is Onslow Village from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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