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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Grove, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Grove.
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Planning an event in Grove?
How our care home hog roast works in Grove
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. We’re often asked to cater care home summer fairs and community open days, serving roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Rural care homes near Grove can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In summer, Grove has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Grove
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Care homes around Grove
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover care home events in Grove, along with the towns and villages around it. Grove is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Grove to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Some homes in Grove have links with a local church such as Church of St Mildred, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Grove
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Why choose care home hog roast in Grove?
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Hosts in Grove book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Common questions in Grove
Is Grove too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away