Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in The Sands, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in The Sands.
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Anniversaries of the home
Care home hog roast in The Sands
About our care home hog roast in The Sands
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for families’ days and open afternoons.
At a rural home near The Sands, access matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in The Sands
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near The Sands
More for events in The Sands
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Occasions we serve in The Sands
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in The Sands and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
Runfold Wood is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Care home hog roasts in The Sands
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast day in The Sands? We cover the whole area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west. Some homes in The Sands have links with a local church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The Sands is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in The Sands
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Your questions about a hog roast day in The Sands
Which station is closest to The Sands?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Crooksbury Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In summer, The Sands has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away