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Care Home Hog Roast in Walton-on-Thames
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. Book a hog roast day in Walton-on-Thames.
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
Care home hog roast for Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames questions
Is Walton-on-Thames close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Walton-on-Thames?
The closest is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Care home hog roast in Walton-on-Thames, carved to order
In Walton-on-Thames, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Whether it’s open afternoons and seasonal events, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
In Walton-on-Thames, a garden hog roast on a sunny day works beautifully. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from emergency routes
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Walton-on-Thames
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In summer, Walton-on-Thames 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 talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Hog roast days near Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Walton-on-Thames, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Walton-on-Thames to Guildford (12 miles away).
With the A244 and B365 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Old photos of Ferris Meadow Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
For care home events in KT12 and KT13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Walton-on-Thames on the A244 and B365, which makes the journey straightforward. For care home events just outside Walton-on-Thames, we cover Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Walton-on-Thames includes Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Walton-on-Thames include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Walton-on-Thames
It turns a normal day into an event.
Whatever the occasion in Walton-on-Thames, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
If your residents have links with St John, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For event organisers in Walton-on-Thames
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Walton-on-Thames
Also in Walton-on-Thames
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away