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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Chilmington Green, Kent
Care home hog roast in Chilmington Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Chilmington Green?
Planning a hog roast day in Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chilmington Green. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in TN23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Chilmington Green we cover include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilmington Green include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Care home hog roast in Chilmington Green, carved to order
In Chilmington Green, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Typical bookings include staff appreciation days and anniversaries of the home, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Chilmington Green can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Nearby places to Chilmington Green
Other occasions in Chilmington Green
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Chilmington Green, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact on the day
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Chilmington Green
Families and staff can join in.
However big or small the event in Chilmington Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
- Garden fêtes
Residents who remember days out at Orlestone Forest may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Chilmington Green
What’s the nearest station to Chilmington Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater in Chilmington Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chilmington Green and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Chilmington Green is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away