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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wanborough, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Wanborough.
- Residents’ themed days
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Wanborough
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Wanborough
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include care home summer fairs and days for relatives, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Wanborough can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September sunset in Wanborough is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Wanborough
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Wanborough
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wanborough:
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
- Retirement housing events
- Care home summer fairs
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Bartholomew, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Questions from Wanborough
How far is Wanborough from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Wanborough?
Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where will the roaster go?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Towns and villages near Wanborough
Other occasions in Wanborough
Wanborough: care homes and access
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Wanborough for care home events and the places nearby. Wanborough is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Hog's Back is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
For care home events in GU3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wanborough include Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Local pubs include The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards