Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Guildford, Surrey
We bring a hog roast day to Guildford and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre lunches
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Guildford
For event organisers in Guildford
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How our care home hog roast works in Guildford
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. We are often asked to cater families’ days and garden fêtes, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Some care settings in Guildford are large, so we agree where residents will eat and how food reaches them hot. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Who books care home hog roast in Guildford?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
People around Guildford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Open days
- Days for relatives
- Care home summer fairs
- Thank-you meals for staff
The A3 and A25 make Guildford a simple journey for us.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In summer, Guildford 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 start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- 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
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast days near Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Guildford, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Pewley Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Guildford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Church Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Guildford is on the A3 and A25, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Guildford has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Guildford
Other occasions in Guildford
FAQs for Guildford
Is Guildford close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you cover Guildford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Guildford and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away