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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shamley Green, Surrey
Planning a hog roast day in Shamley Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Seasonal events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
A hog roast near Shamley Green
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Care home hog roast in Shamley Green, carved to order
For care homes in Shamley Green, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For open afternoons and garden fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Shamley Green can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Winter afternoons in Shamley Green are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Shamley Green
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shamley Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
- Community open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the home
- A named contact on the day
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Also near Shamley Green
Other occasions in Shamley Green
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Shamley Green
How far is Shamley Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shamley Green?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
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.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you provide allergen information?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Hog roast days near Shamley Green
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Shamley Green suit a hog roast. Shamley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Volunteers from churches such as Christ Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Old photos of St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Shamley Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring the roaster to you. From Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Shamley Green we cover include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Shamley Green includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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