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Care Home Hog Roast for Broad Tenterden
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Broad Tenterden.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Broad Tenterden?
Care home hog roast in Broad Tenterden, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Whether it is community open days and home anniversaries, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a care home near Broad Tenterden, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Broad Tenterden
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broad Tenterden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Parish Church of St Mildred, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Broad Tenterden
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Care homes around Broad Tenterden
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Broad Tenterden for care home events. Broad Tenterden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Broad Tenterden to Canterbury (23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Broad Tenterden.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over TN30. From Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Common questions in Broad Tenterden
How far is Broad Tenterden from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Broad Tenterden?
Yes, Broad Tenterden is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Broad Tenterden. Late May in Broad Tenterden has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards