Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ewell Minnis, 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 Ewell Minnis.
- Day centre events
- Home anniversaries
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Ewell Minnis
Care home hog roast in Ewell Minnis, slow-roasted on site
In Ewell Minnis, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We’re frequently asked to cater open afternoons and milestone days for the home, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Country homes near Ewell Minnis often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why choose a hog roast in Ewell Minnis?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ewell Minnis hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Ewell Minnis
Also in Ewell Minnis
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Ewell Minnis
Do you come out to small places like Ewell Minnis?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Ewell Minnis?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Winter afternoons in Ewell Minnis are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Ewell Minnis: care homes and access
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Ewell Minnis? We can help. Ewell Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Kearsney station is about 1.9 miles away. Old photos of Dover Western Heights can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ewell Minnis. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Belsey Lane and Green Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Ewell Minnis we cover include Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Sign-off from management
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Events we cater in Ewell Minnis
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Ewell Minnis, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
If your residents have links with Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away