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Care Home Hog Roast in Boughton Monchelsea
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Boughton Monchelsea.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
Care home hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea
About our care home hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Whether it’s seasonal events and days for relatives, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Near Boughton Monchelsea, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Care home hog roasts in Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Boughton Monchelsea, from gardens to fields. Boughton Monchelsea is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Boughton Monchelsea is on or near the B2163, so access for our equipment is simple. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Peter sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Boughton Monchelsea is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Your care home event could be at a house on Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Boughton Monchelsea is on the B2163, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Boughton Monchelsea includes Detling Hill.
- Schools near Boughton Monchelsea include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Curious Eatery pub (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Boughton Monchelsea
What else we do in Boughton Monchelsea
Who books care home hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Boughton Monchelsea most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Summer fêtes
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Boughton Monchelsea: your questions answered
Is Boughton Monchelsea close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Boughton Monchelsea?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Boughton Monchelsea and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
What comes off the roaster
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
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose a hog roast in Boughton Monchelsea?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Boughton Monchelsea
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Boughton Monchelsea
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Boughton Monchelsea. By late September, the light in Boughton Monchelsea goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away