Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in High Halden, Kent
Care home hog roast in High Halden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden fêtes
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in High Halden
Care home hog roast in High Halden, carved to order
In High Halden, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for garden fêtes and day centre events.
For a care home near High Halden, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your care home event in High Halden
We adapt serving to suit residents.
In High Halden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Care home summer fairs
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a hog roast day in High Halden
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in High Halden, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from High Halden to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of High Halden, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the TN26 postcode area. Whether your care home event is on Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Nearby places to High Halden
What else we do in High Halden
What affects the price in High Halden
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to High Halden
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. By late September, the light in High Halden goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in High Halden
Is High Halden close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to High Halden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion 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. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from opening windows
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in High Halden
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards