Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Further Quarter, Kent
Planning a hog roast day in Further Quarter? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open afternoons
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Further Quarter
Why choose care home hog roast in Further Quarter?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Further Quarter. Here are some of the most popular:
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
- Garden fêtes
Visitors arriving by train should know that Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Care home hog roast in Further Quarter, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Popular choices include roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for open afternoons and staff thank-you lunches.
Near Further Quarter, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Further Quarter: care homes and access
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Further Quarter. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (20 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter.
Care home events anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover care home events in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Further Quarter
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September sunset in Further Quarter is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
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
Towns and villages near Further Quarter
More for events in Further Quarter
Why choose a hog roast in Further Quarter?
Instead of organising a trip, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Further Quarter
Is Further Quarter close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards