Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in High Halstow, Medway
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in High Halstow.
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Care home hog roast in High Halstow
How our care home hog roast works in High Halstow
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater day centre get-togethers and seasonal events.
Country homes near High Halstow often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. 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.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September sunset in High Halstow is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- 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, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Towns and villages near High Halstow
What else we do in High Halstow
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request thin slices
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Chicken can be added.
Care homes around High Halstow
High Halstow is in Medway. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in High Halstow, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from High Halstow to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Old photos of Bishop Saltings can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre.
We cover care home events in every part of ME3. Streets in the area include The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to High Halstow we cover include Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). The countryside around High Halstow includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Dog Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in High Halstow
It turns a normal day into an event.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around High Halstow, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Margaret sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
Common questions in High Halstow
Is High Halstow 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.
Is High Halstow close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you cover High Halstow?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, High Halstow and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where will the roaster go?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards