Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bearsted, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Bearsted.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
- Themed days
Care home hog roast for Bearsted
Bearsted: your questions answered
How far is Bearsted from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide allergen information?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Care home hog roast in Bearsted, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around Bearsted book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and retirement community days.
Around Bearsted, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Nearby places to Bearsted
Also in Bearsted
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Bearsted
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Events we cater in Bearsted
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bearsted and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
Residents who remember days out at Detling Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning a hog roast day in Bearsted
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Bearsted, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If your residents have links with Holy Cross Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: Bearsted has its own station, Bearsted station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bearsted.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over ME14 and ME15 and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bearsted we cover include Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). The countryside around Bearsted includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Yeoman pub (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Bearsted
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, the light in Bearsted goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards