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Care Home Hog Roast in Peaslake
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Peaslake.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Peaslake
Who books care home hog roast in Peaslake?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Peaslake and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Garden fêtes
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mark, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Care home hog roast in Peaslake, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it’s themed days and family days with visitors, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
At a rural home near Peaslake, access matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Hog roast days near Peaslake
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Peaslake. Peaslake is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Peaslake to Guildford (7 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north. Old photos of Silent Pool can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Peaslake, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in GU5, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Peaslake, we cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Peaslake include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Peaslake
What’s the nearest station to Peaslake?
Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Peaslake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you cover Peaslake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Peaslake and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. 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 Peaslake
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Peaslake
Other occasions in Peaslake
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late May, sunset in Peaslake is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards