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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Beltinge, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Beltinge and across Kent.
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
Care home hog roast for Beltinge
How our care home hog roast works in Beltinge
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. For open days and staff appreciation days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Smaller homes around Beltinge may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Occasions we serve in Beltinge
We fit in with your day.
People around Beltinge book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Residents’ themed days
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Home anniversaries
Families coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. By late September, the light in Beltinge goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
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.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Beltinge, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Beltinge
Is Beltinge close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically 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. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Planning a hog roast day in Beltinge
Beltinge is about 1 mile east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Beltinge? We can help. Beltinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Manor Road, Puffin Road and Cliff Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Bishopstone (1 mile east), Hillborough (1 mile south-east), Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile south) and Herne Bay (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (2.2 miles west)
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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