Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Charlton-in-Dover
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Charlton-in-Dover.
- Garden fêtes
- Families’ days
- Home anniversaries
Care home hog roast in Charlton-in-Dover
Care home hog roast in Charlton-in-Dover, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. For family days with visitors and summer fêtes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Care homes around Charlton-in-Dover are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Charlton-in-Dover: care homes and access
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Care home events in Charlton-in-Dover are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Charlton-in-Dover is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. The A256 make Charlton-in-Dover a simple journey for us. With the sea within about a mile, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT16, CT17 and CT15, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Charlton-in-Dover on the A256, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (under half a mile south). The countryside around Charlton-in-Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Charlton-in-Dover: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Charlton-in-Dover?
Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater in Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charlton-in-Dover and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Who books care home hog roast in Charlton-in-Dover?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Charlton-in-Dover. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Charlton-in-Dover, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
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
What affects the price in Charlton-in-Dover
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from management
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Charlton-in-Dover
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Charlton-in-Dover hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Towns and villages near Charlton-in-Dover
Also in Charlton-in-Dover
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away