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Care Home Hog Roast in Tongham
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 Tongham.
- Retirement housing events
- Days for relatives
- Open days
Book a hog roast in Tongham
Care home hog roast in Tongham, slow-roasted on site
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include day centre get-togethers and staff appreciation days, serving thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Around Tongham, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in Tongham
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Hosts in Tongham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Community open days
Some homes in Tongham have links with a local church such as Church of St Paul, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Care home hog roasts in Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Tongham is well within our area for care home events. We cater 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Runfold Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way; 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 Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Tongham include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include The Connaught School (less than half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Tongham
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Tongham
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Questions from Tongham
Is Tongham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Aldershot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In summer, Tongham has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- 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.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Tongham?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away