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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shortfield Common, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Shortfield Common.
- Families’ days
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
Planning an event in Shortfield Common?
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our care home hog roast in Shortfield Common
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Typical bookings include open days and seasonal events, with halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around Shortfield Common may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Hog roast days near Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Shortfield Common suit a hog roast. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shortfield Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Some homes in Shortfield Common have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Towns and villages near Shortfield Common
What else we do in Shortfield Common
Why choose care home hog roast in Shortfield Common?
It turns a normal day into an event.
Hosts in Shortfield Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
Farnham Heath is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Shortfield Common
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Shortfield Common
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shortfield Common: your questions answered
Could you cook in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Shortfield Common close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Winter afternoons in Shortfield Common are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away