Surrey · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Salfords
Looking for a hog roast day in Salfords? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Salfords
How our care home hog roast works in Salfords
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for open afternoons and summer fêtes.
Rural homes around Salfords may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Salfords
Which station is closest to Salfords?
Salfords station, in Salfords itself.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to Salfords?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Salfords and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, the light in Salfords goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Salfords
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast days near Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Salfords for care home events. Salfords is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Salfords to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Reigate Heath is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, Salfords station serves Salfords directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Salfords, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in RH1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Salfords includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Perfect for your care home event in Salfords
We fit in with your day.
People around Salfords book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
Some homes in Salfords have links with a local church such as Christ the King, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Towns and villages near Salfords
What else we do in Salfords
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
For event organisers in Salfords
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards