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Care Home Hog Roast for Harrietsham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Harrietsham and across Kent.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Families’ days
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in Harrietsham
How our care home hog roast works in Harrietsham
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We serve roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries of the home and seasonal events.
Care homes around Harrietsham are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Harrietsham, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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 set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Harrietsham?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Harrietsham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Days for relatives
- Retirement community days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Harrietsham: Harrietsham station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Care homes around Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Harrietsham, whatever the venue. Harrietsham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Harrietsham: your questions answered
Could you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Harrietsham from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide allergen information?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing normally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can you cater in Harrietsham?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What about texture-modified diets?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards