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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Birchington, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Birchington and the surrounding area.
- Home anniversaries
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
A hog roast near Birchington
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Birchington has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Birchington, carved to order
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include open days and milestone days for the home, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In Birchington, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose care home hog roast in Birchington?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Here’s what people in Birchington most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family days with visitors
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Themed days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Chicken can be added.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Birchington
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Birchington questions
Is Birchington close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Birchington?
Birchington has its own station: Birchington-On-Sea station.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do you cover Birchington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Birchington and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
Care home hog roasts in Birchington
Birchington is about 3 miles west of Margate, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Birchington, whatever the venue. Birchington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that Birchington-On-Sea station is in Birchington itself. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Kent takes in CT7. Your care home event could be at a house on Lyell Road, The Square and Alpha Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Birchington, we also cover Acol (1 mile south), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile east), Garlinge (2 miles east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles south) and Westbrook (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles south-west), Margate (3 miles east), Ramsgate (5 miles south-east), Broadstairs (5 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles west) and Deal (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). The countryside around Birchington includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include King Ethelbert School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Powell Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Birchington hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away