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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Westcott, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Westcott and across Surrey.
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Westcott?
About our care home hog roast in Westcott
Retirement housing and day centres around Westcott book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Whether it’s garden fêtes and retirement community days, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes for your residents.
Rural homes around Westcott may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Westcott
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Westcott. Late May in Westcott has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast day
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Westcott
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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 we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Westcott, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Westcott: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Westcott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
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Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Westcott: care homes and access
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast day in Westcott? We can help. Westcott is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Some homes in Westcott have links with a local church such as St John's Community Hall, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, Dorking West station is about 1.4 miles away. Westcott is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Anywhere in RH4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westcott include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Westcott?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
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.
Events we cater in Westcott
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Whatever the occasion in Westcott, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Care home summer fairs
- Days for relatives
- Day centre get-togethers
- Seasonal events
Residents who remember days out at Box Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards