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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Boughton Malherbe.
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Planning an event in Boughton Malherbe?
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Care home hog roast in Boughton Malherbe, carved to order
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We’re frequently asked to cater day centre lunches and seasonal events, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Country homes near Boughton Malherbe frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, the light in Boughton Malherbe goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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.
- 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Boughton Malherbe
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
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Events we cater in Boughton Malherbe
It brings residents, families and staff together.
In Boughton Malherbe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre events
- Days for relatives
- Retirement housing events
Some homes in Boughton Malherbe have links with a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast days near Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Boughton Malherbe, whatever the venue. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
We cover care home events in every part of ME17. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Boughton Malherbe questions
Do you cater at venues 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.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Malherbe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What affects the price in Boughton Malherbe
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards