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Hog Roast for Care Homes in South Earlswood, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in South Earlswood.
- Families’ days
- Milestone days for the home
- Community open days
A hog roast near South Earlswood
Occasions we serve in South Earlswood
It brings residents, families and staff together.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near South Earlswood, including:
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
- Home anniversaries
Some homes in South Earlswood have links with a local church such as Christ the King, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Care home hog roast for your care home event in South Earlswood
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and retirement community days, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a care home near South Earlswood, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. 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.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Seating for residents
- A named contact on the day
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Questions from South Earlswood
Is South Earlswood close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In summer, South Earlswood has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
What else we do in South Earlswood
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
South Earlswood: care homes and access
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Earlswood. South Earlswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Earlswood to Guildford (18 miles away).
Old photos of Mercers Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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 roughly how many residents. Streets in the area include Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside South Earlswood, we cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away