Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Bonnington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Bonnington and across Kent.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
- Themed days
Planning an event in Bonnington?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
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: use our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Bonnington, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Bonnington suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. We are often asked to cater home anniversaries and family days with visitors, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
For a care home near Bonnington, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Bonnington
What’s the nearest station to Bonnington?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Bonnington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Where the roaster can go in Bonnington
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Who books care home hog roast in Bonnington?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
Residents who remember days out at Hatch Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Nearby places to Bonnington
Other occasions in Bonnington
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, the light in Bonnington goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Read more
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request thin slices
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Bonnington?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Bonnington
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Care homes around Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Bonnington suit a hog roast. Bonnington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bonnington to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Rumwold, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington.
We cater care home events across TN25 and the streets around it. Local streets include Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Bonnington includes Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away