Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Sheerwater, Surrey
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Sheerwater.
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
- Milestone days for the home
A hog roast near Sheerwater
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. Late-September sunset in Sheerwater is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Sheerwater, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Sheerwater, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Sheerwater book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Whether it is themed days and sheltered housing gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Country homes near Sheerwater often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Nearby places to Sheerwater
Also in Sheerwater
For event organisers in Sheerwater
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Care home hog roasts in Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Sheerwater, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sheerwater to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For families visiting by train, West Byfleet station is about 1.1 miles away. If your residents have links with St. Michaels Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in GU21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheerwater include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Sheerwater include The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Sheerwater
Do you come out to small places like Sheerwater?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Sheerwater?
West Byfleet station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cover Sheerwater?
Yes, Sheerwater is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Away from emergency routes
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books care home hog roast in Sheerwater?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
However big or small the event in Sheerwater, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Residents who remember days out at Papercourt Marshes may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards