Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Dungeness, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Dungeness.
- Residents’ themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Dungeness
How our care home hog roast works in Dungeness
In Dungeness, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Typical bookings include sheltered housing gatherings and families’ days, with thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a care home near Dungeness, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Dungeness
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Dungeness
Is Dungeness too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Dungeness from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What affects the price in Dungeness
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast days near Dungeness
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Dungeness. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dungeness to Canterbury (25 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Dungeness include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Why choose care home hog roast in Dungeness?
It turns a normal day into an event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Dungeness. Here are some of the most popular:
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open afternoons
RSPB Dungeness is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, the light in Dungeness goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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