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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rowledge, Surrey
Planning a hog roast day in Rowledge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Milestone days for the home
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
Slow-roasted pork in Rowledge
Rowledge: care homes and access
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover care home events in Rowledge, along with the towns and villages around it. Rowledge is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Saint James, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowledge.
Care home events anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Rowledge, we also cover Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile west)
About our care home hog roast in Rowledge
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We are frequently asked to cater open days and retirement housing events, with rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Rowledge, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late May in Rowledge has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Rowledge
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Rowledge
Also in Rowledge
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Who books care home hog roast in Rowledge?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Rowledge, including:
- Open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
Residents who remember days out at Farnham Heath may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rowledge questions
How far is Rowledge from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Rowledge?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards