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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Tilford Common, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Tilford Common and across Surrey.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Tilford Common
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Care home hog roast in Tilford Common, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Tilford Common suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for sheltered housing gatherings and residents’ themed days.
Rural care homes near Tilford Common can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
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Tilford Common: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Tilford Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Tilford Common 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.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Tilford Common
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
People around Tilford Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
For families visiting by train, Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Tilford Common: care homes and access
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast day in Tilford Common? We can help. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tilford Common to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Farnham Heath is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Tilford Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We cover care home events in every part of GU10 and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Tilford Common, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Cambridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Tilford Common
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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