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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Church Hougham, Kent
Care home hog roast in Church Hougham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement community days
Slow-roasted pork in Church Hougham
Occasions we serve in Church Hougham
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Church Hougham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
Families coming by rail can use the station: Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Care home hog roast in Church Hougham, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Church Hougham also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fêtes and staff appreciation days.
Rural care homes near Church Hougham can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In summer, Church Hougham has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Church Hougham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Church Hougham close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Hog roast days near Church Hougham
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Church Hougham. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Church Hougham to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Dover Western Heights is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with Church of St Lawrence, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Church Hougham. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over CT15. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Church Hougham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away