Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Caring
Looking for a hog roast day in Caring? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Caring
Common questions in Caring
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs 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.
Is Caring close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How our care home hog roast works in Caring
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater home anniversaries and open days.
Country homes near Caring often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Caring
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. For a summer hog roast day in Caring, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Caring
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books care home hog roast in Caring?
We fit in with your day.
People around Caring book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
If your residents have links with St Nicholas's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
Places near Caring
Other occasions in Caring
Care homes around Caring
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Caring. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Detling Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Caring, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Caring Lane and Caring Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Caring, we also cover Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- 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