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Care Home Hog Roast for Shackleford
We bring a hog roast day to Shackleford and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre events
- Retirement community days
Book a hog roast in Shackleford
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Shackleford
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Typical bookings include home anniversaries and garden fêtes, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural homes around Shackleford may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Shackleford: care homes and access
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Shackleford is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Old photos of Farncombe Wood can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shackleford.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shackleford we cover include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Shackleford include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
Perfect for your care home event in Shackleford
Families and staff can join in.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shackleford. Here are some of the most popular:
- Days for relatives
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Shackleford hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer hog roast day in Shackleford, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Shackleford: your questions answered
Could you cook in Middlebriars Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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’ll follow the site rules.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater in Shackleford?
Yes, Shackleford is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Where the roaster can go in Shackleford
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Seating for residents
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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