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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rushmoor, Surrey
Care home hog roast in Rushmoor: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff appreciation days
- Days for relatives
- Open days
Care home hog roast for Rushmoor
Rushmoor questions
Which station is closest to Rushmoor?
Farnham station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in The Flashes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
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. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Care home hog roast in Rushmoor, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. Whether it’s families’ days and open afternoons, we can cook new potatoes, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a care home near Rushmoor, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Rushmoor: care homes and access
Rushmoor is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. A hog roast suits care home events around Rushmoor, whatever the venue. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Farnham station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Rushmoor is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Sandy Lane, Lowicks Road and Tilford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Rushmoor we cover include Tilford Common (1 mile north), Pitch Place (1 mile south-east), Crosswater (1 mile south-west), Thursley (2 miles east) and Green Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Rushmoor includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Bel And The Dragon-Churt pub (0.9 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Rushmoor?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September sunset in Rushmoor is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Events we cater in Rushmoor
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
In Rushmoor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre lunches
- Open days
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
Residents who remember days out at Farnham Heath may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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