Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woolmer Hill, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Woolmer Hill.
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- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
Planning an event in Woolmer Hill?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Care home hog roast in Woolmer Hill, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Typical bookings include retirement housing events and seasonal events, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Woolmer Hill, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Winter afternoons in Woolmer Hill are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Places near Woolmer Hill
Other occasions in Woolmer Hill
Woolmer Hill: care homes and access
Woolmer Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Haslemere, in Surrey. Woolmer Hill is well within our area for care home events. Woolmer Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Old photos of Lynchmere Commons can spark conversation during a hog roast day. If your residents have links with St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Woolmer Hill is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area. From Moor Road, Copse Road and Hammer Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hammer (1 mile north), Hammer Bottom (1 mile north-west), Shottermill (1 mile north-east), Linchmere (1 mile south-west) and Bramshott Chase (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Woolmer Hill include Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Mill Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Woolmer Hill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Woolmer Hill?
Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose care home hog roast in Woolmer Hill?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Whatever the occasion in Woolmer Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Retirement housing events
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Anniversaries of the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Woolmer Hill
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away