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Care Home Hog Roast in Ramsnest Common
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Ramsnest Common and the surrounding area.
- Days for relatives
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Ramsnest Common
Care home hog roast in Ramsnest Common, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. For day centre lunches and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Near Ramsnest Common, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Ramsnest Common, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ramsnest Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Care homes around Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Ramsnest Common book us for care home events of all sizes. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Witley station, about 3 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ramsnest Common.
For care home events in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. From Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Ramsnest Common include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Ramsnest Common
We fit in with your day.
In Ramsnest Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Themed days
Shillinglee Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
Ramsnest Common questions
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ramsnest Common?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3 miles away.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Towns and villages near Ramsnest Common
Other occasions in Ramsnest Common
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Ramsnest Common
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards