Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Allington, Kent
We bring a hog roast day across Allington and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open days
- Seasonal events
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast in Allington
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
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.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
How our care home hog roast works in Allington
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. For family days with visitors and thank-you meals for staff, we can cook roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Around Allington, homes frequently have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Hog roast days near Allington
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your care home event is in Allington, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Boxley Hills may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Barming station is about 0.8 miles away. Allington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of ME16, ME20 and ME14. Local streets include Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Allington, we also cover Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Allington include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Allington
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Allington
Also in Allington
Allington: your questions answered
Is Allington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Why choose care home hog roast in Allington?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Allington. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
If your residents have links with St. Nicholas' Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Allington. Late-September sunset in Allington is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards