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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Whyteleafe, Surrey
We bring a hog roast day across Whyteleafe and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
Care home hog roast for Whyteleafe
About our care home hog roast in Whyteleafe
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is care home summer fairs and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your residents.
At a rural home near Whyteleafe, access matters. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
Hog roast days near Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. Hosts in Whyteleafe book us for care home events of all sizes. Whyteleafe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Some homes in Whyteleafe have links with a local church such as St Luke, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, there is a station right in Whyteleafe: Upper Warlingham station.
Here we cover the CR3 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Whyteleafe include Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
Why choose care home hog roast in Whyteleafe?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
However big or small the event in Whyteleafe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Families’ days
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Home anniversaries
Old photos of South London Downs National Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Whyteleafe hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Whyteleafe: your questions answered
Is Whyteleafe too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Whyteleafe?
Whyteleafe has its own station: Upper Warlingham station.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Whyteleafe
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Whyteleafe
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Also near Whyteleafe
Other occasions in Whyteleafe
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Winter afternoons in Whyteleafe are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards