Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Greatness, Kent
We bring a hog roast day to Greatness and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre events
- Retirement community days
- Home anniversaries
A hog roast near Greatness
How our care home hog roast works in Greatness
For care homes in Greatness, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Popular choices include roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater seasonal events and anniversaries of the home.
Care homes around Greatness are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Hog roast days near Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Greatness? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Old photos of Dryhill Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Greatness has its own station, Bat & Ball station. Greatness is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can roast on site for your residents. Your care home event could be at a house on Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatness include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Greatness
Can you do a hog roast in Montreal Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Greatness?
Bat & Ball station, in Greatness itself.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Why choose care home hog roast in Greatness?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Greatness most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Seasonal events
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St John the Baptist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Greatness
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Greatness?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Greatness
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late May, sunset in Greatness is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We clear away quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Places near Greatness
Other occasions in Greatness
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away