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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Chilham, Kent
Planning a hog roast day in Chilham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Care home hog roast for your care home event in Chilham
For care homes in Chilham, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s thank-you meals for staff and sheltered housing gatherings, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
Rural homes around Chilham 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.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late May, sunset in Chilham is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- 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. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Chilham?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact on the day
- Sign-off from management
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning a hog roast day in Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Chilham. Chilham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Old photos of Blean Woods RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Chilham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on The Street, The Square and Bagham Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (within half a mile west). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile west)
Chilham questions
Is Chilham close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Chilham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Events we cater in Chilham
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
Visitors arriving by train should know that Chilham station is in Chilham itself.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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More for events in Chilham
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards