Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Bullockstone
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Bullockstone.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open days
- Families’ days
Care home hog roast in Bullockstone
Why choose care home hog roast in Bullockstone?
We fit in with your day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Bullockstone. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Residents’ themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Open days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Martin, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
How our care home hog roast works in Bullockstone
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and we are often booked for care home summer fairs and staff thank-you lunches.
Rural homes around Bullockstone may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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What affects the price in Bullockstone
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
Your team helps residents as needed.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In late May, sunset in Bullockstone is about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bullockstone, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Care homes around Bullockstone
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Bullockstone? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT6, we can roast on site for your residents. If your venue is just outside Bullockstone, we also cover Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Bullockstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A named contact on the day
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Bullockstone hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Bullockstone: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Bullockstone?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
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 check it with you before booking.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards