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Care Home Hog Roast in Four Oaks
Looking for a hog roast day in Four Oaks? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Four Oaks
How our care home hog roast works in Four Oaks
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it is staff appreciation days and anniversaries of the home, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your residents.
For a care home near Four Oaks, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. 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.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose care home hog roast in Four Oaks?
Families and staff can join in.
In Four Oaks and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
Volunteers from churches such as St Mary's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Chicken can be added.
Hog roast days near Four Oaks
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Four Oaks? We can help. Four Oaks is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Faversham station is about 1.8 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Four Oaks include The Abbey School (1.7 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Four Oaks, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In late May, sunset in Four Oaks is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
For event organisers in Four Oaks
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Four Oaks questions
Can you do a hog roast in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Four Oaks from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards