Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Aldington, Kent
Looking for a hog roast day in Aldington? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
A hog roast near Aldington
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Away from opening windows
- Approval from the home
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
About our care home hog roast in Aldington
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Whether it’s garden fêtes and seasonal events, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a care home near Aldington, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Nearby places to Aldington
Other occasions in Aldington
Care home hog roasts in Aldington
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Aldington for care home events and the places nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Ham Street station is about 4.1 miles away. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Martin sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington.
For care home events in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Your care home event could be at a house on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Aldington, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Who books care home hog roast in Aldington?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Aldington, including:
- Families’ days
- Day centre events
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
Residents who remember days out at Hatch Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
Aldington questions
What’s the nearest station to Aldington?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September sunset in Aldington is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Aldington
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards