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Care Home Hog Roast in Bethersden
Care home hog roast in Bethersden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Care home summer fairs
- Milestone days for the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Care home hog roast in Bethersden
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Bethersden
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re frequently booked for days for relatives and retirement community days.
Rural homes around Bethersden may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Bethersden
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bethersden, such as:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
- Open days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Pluckley station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Care home hog roasts in Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Bethersden, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bethersden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Orlestone Forest is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Margaret, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
We cater care home events across TN26 and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (within half a mile north-west)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Bethersden is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Bethersden
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bethersden
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Towns and villages near Bethersden
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Common questions in Bethersden
Do you come out to small places like Bethersden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Bethersden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Can you cater in Bethersden?
Yes, Bethersden is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Why choose a hog roast in Bethersden?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Bethersden
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards