Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Charing Heath
Care home hog roast in Charing Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Charing Heath
Care home hog roast in Charing Heath, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. We are often asked to cater open days and milestone days for the home, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Near Charing Heath, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning a hog roast day in Charing Heath
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Charing Heath and the surrounding area. Charing Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. Charing Heath is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Charing Heath
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Charing Heath: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Charing Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Charing Heath?
Yes, Charing Heath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about china.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Charing Heath
Other occasions in Charing Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In summer, Charing Heath has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
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.
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Occasions we serve in Charing Heath
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Charing Heath:
- Residents’ themed days
- Care home summer fairs
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
Volunteers from churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away