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Care Home Hog Roast in Elmstone
Care home hog roast in Elmstone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Themed days
Slow-roasted pork in Elmstone
Care home hog roast in Elmstone, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. For home anniversaries and day centre events, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
At a rural home near Elmstone, access matters so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For event organisers in Elmstone
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-September sunset in Elmstone is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Elmstone
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Care homes around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Elmstone, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Minster station is about 3.9 miles away. Volunteers from churches such as Elmstone Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
We cater care home events across the CT3 postcode area. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Elmstone questions
What’s the nearest station to Elmstone?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Elmstone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in Elmstone?
Yes, Elmstone is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- The number of people
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Elmstone
It turns a normal day into an event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Elmstone:
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
- Residents’ themed days
Residents who remember days out at Monk's Wall nature reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Halal isn’t offered
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
What else we do in Elmstone
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away