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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Donkey Street, Kent
We bring a hog roast day across Donkey Street and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Donkey Street
Perfect for your care home event in Donkey Street
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Donkey Street most often book a hog roast for:
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
- Home anniversaries
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About our care home hog roast in Donkey Street
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. Whether it’s open afternoons and thank-you meals for staff, we can cook halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes and more.
Near Donkey Street, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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Donkey Street questions
Is Donkey Street close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Donkey Street?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Donkey Street
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Winter afternoons in Donkey Street are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Donkey Street
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Care home hog roasts in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Donkey Street for care home events. Donkey Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Donkey Street to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Old photos of Tolsford Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Anywhere in TN29, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Donkey Street, we also cover Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards