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Care Home Hog Roast in Farthingloe
We bring a hog roast day across Farthingloe and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Open days
Planning an event in Farthingloe?
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
About our care home hog roast in Farthingloe
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater seasonal events and open days, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Farthingloe may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Farthingloe
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late May in Farthingloe has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Farthingloe
Is Farthingloe close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
For event organisers in Farthingloe
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Farthingloe
Also in Farthingloe
Where the roaster can go in Farthingloe
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
- Approval from the home
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Care homes around Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover care home events in Farthingloe. Farthingloe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Dover Western Heights is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with Aycliffe Church Centre, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farthingloe. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in CT15, we can roast on site for your residents. For care home events just outside Farthingloe, we cover Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthingloe includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Farthingloe
We plan around the home’s routines.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Day centre lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Open days
For families visiting by train, Dover Priory station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away