Medway · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hempstead
We bring a hog roast day across Hempstead and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
Book a hog roast in Hempstead
Hempstead: care homes and access
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever your care home event is in Hempstead, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like All Saints Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. With the A278 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hempstead.
Wherever your care home event is in ME7 and ME8, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A278, Hempstead is easy for us to reach for your care home event. If your venue is just outside Hempstead, we also cover Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Hempstead include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
How our care home hog roast works in Hempstead
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it is day centre get-togethers and milestone days for the home, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Around Hempstead, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
How it works
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 Hempstead, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
FAQs for Hempstead
Could you cook in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Hempstead
We plan around the home’s routines.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hempstead:
- Summer fêtes
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
- Community open days
Old photos of Boxley Hills can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away