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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Brenzett, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Brenzett.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Brenzett
About our care home hog roast in Brenzett
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for open afternoons and home anniversaries.
Country homes near Brenzett often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Brenzett
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Brenzett, including:
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china.
Where the roaster can go in Brenzett
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from opening windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also in Brenzett
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, the light in Brenzett goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Hog roast days near Brenzett
Brenzett is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Brenzett, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Brenzett is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Brenzett to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Old photos of Burnthouse Pen can spark conversation during a hog roast day. If your residents have links with St Eanswith's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over TN29 and the streets around it. Local streets include Moore Close, King Street and Church Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Brenzett, we also cover Snargate (1 mile north-west), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (4 miles north-west), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (within half a mile east) and Romney 'castle' (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Brenzett include Orlestone Forest and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Brenzett
How far is Brenzett from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Brenzett?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you cover Brenzett?
Yes, Brenzett is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards