Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Crockhurst Street, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Crockhurst Street.
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Crockhurst Street
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Care home hog roast in Crockhurst Street, slow-roasted on site
For care homes in Crockhurst Street, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden fêtes and community open days.
Near Crockhurst Street, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Hog roast days near Crockhurst Street
Crockhurst Street is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Crockhurst Street? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Crockhurst Street to London (about 29 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Wherever your care home event is in TN11, we can roast on site for your residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Tudeley (1 mile north-west), Tudeley Hale (1 mile north), Capel (1 mile east), Five Oak Green (1 mile east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Crockhurst Street include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Schools at Somerhill (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.6 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Towns and villages near Crockhurst Street
What else we do in Crockhurst Street
Why choose care home hog roast in Crockhurst Street?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in Crockhurst Street book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
- Families’ days
- Themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Tonbridge station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Crockhurst Street
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter afternoons in Crockhurst Street are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Crockhurst Street
Which station is closest to Crockhurst Street?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Crockhurst Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Crockhurst Street
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Seating for residents
- Approval from the home
- Someone to meet us
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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