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Care Home Hog Roast in Goudhurst
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Goudhurst.
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Goudhurst
Care home hog roast in Goudhurst, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Goudhurst also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and roast potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater families’ days and residents’ themed days.
Rural homes around Goudhurst may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-September sunset in Goudhurst is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Goudhurst?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Goudhurst questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Goudhurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about residents who do not 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 don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Goudhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Goudhurst and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Why choose care home hog roast in Goudhurst?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
In Goudhurst and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
Old photos of Bewl Water can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Goudhurst
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For event organisers in Goudhurst
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Care home hog roasts in Goudhurst
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Goudhurst is well within our area for care home events. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Mary's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Goudhurst.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Back Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Eagle Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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