Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ham, 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 Ham.
- Care home summer fairs
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
Book a hog roast in Ham
Care home hog roast in Ham, carved to order
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Whether it’s home anniversaries and day centre get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
At a rural home near Ham, access matters so we can plan our route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Ham
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In summer, Ham 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.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in Ham?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ham:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Ham
Do you come out to small places like Ham?
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.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Ham?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Ham
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast days near Ham
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Ham? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Old photos of Monk's Wall nature reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Ham have links with a local church such as Church of St George, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Other places close to Ham we cover include Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Ham include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Nearby places to Ham
Other occasions in Ham
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away