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Care Home Hog Roast for Broadstairs
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Broadstairs and the surrounding area.
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Care home hog roast for Broadstairs
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Broadstairs
In Broadstairs, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Whether it’s retirement housing events and day centre get-togethers, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
In Broadstairs, a garden hog roast on a sunny day works beautifully, if there’s space for the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Who books care home hog roast in Broadstairs?
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Broadstairs, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Home anniversaries
- Open days
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
Families coming by rail can use the station: Broadstairs station serves Broadstairs directly.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. Late May in Broadstairs has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast days near Broadstairs
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your care home event is in Broadstairs, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Broadstairs is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Some homes in Broadstairs have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The A254 and A255 make Broadstairs a simple journey for us. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT10, CT9 and CT12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Broadstairs is on the A254 and A255, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For care home events just outside Broadstairs, we cover Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Broadstairs include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We clear away quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
What affects the price in Broadstairs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Broadstairs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Someone to meet us
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Broadstairs
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
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FAQs for Broadstairs
Which station is closest to Broadstairs?
Broadstairs has its own station: Broadstairs station.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose a hog roast in Broadstairs?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards