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Care Home Hog Roast for Row Town
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Row Town and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
- Open days
Care home hog roast for Row Town
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Winter afternoons in Row Town are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- 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
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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How our care home hog roast works in Row Town
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is day centre events and retirement housing events, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
Care homes around Row Town are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Hog roast days near Row Town
Row Town is about 3 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Wherever your care home event is in Row Town, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Row Town to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Old photos of St Ann's Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Paul's, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
This part of Surrey takes in KT15, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Coombe Drive, Franklands Drive and Dickens Drive, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ottershaw (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south), Chertsey (2 miles north), West Byfleet (2 miles south) and Lyne (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and The Hockey Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Abbey Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Jubilee High School (0.5 miles north) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.3 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
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.
Occasions we serve in Row Town
Families and staff can join in.
Here’s what people in Row Town most often book a hog roast for:
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Addlestone station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Common questions in Row Town
What’s the nearest station to Row Town?
Addlestone station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Woburn Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you come to Row Town?
Yes, Row Town is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
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More for events in Row Town
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards