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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Goodnestone, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Goodnestone.
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Goodnestone
Care home hog roast in Goodnestone, slow-roasted on site
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. On the menu are new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater care home summer fairs and open afternoons.
Country homes near Goodnestone often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
FAQs for Goodnestone
How far is Goodnestone from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Goodnestone?
Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Goodnestone
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In summer, Goodnestone has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Care homes around Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Goodnestone is well within our area for care home events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Goodnestone to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home event in a garden on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Goodnestone hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Goodnestone
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Hosts in Goodnestone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Milestone days for the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Cross, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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What else we do in Goodnestone
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards