Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Hogben's Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hogben's Hill.
- Seasonal events
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
Care home hog roast in Hogben's Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
About our care home hog roast in Hogben's Hill
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. We serve thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for day centre lunches and thank-you meals for staff.
For a care home near Hogben's Hill, tell us about lanes and the drive. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Hogben's Hill: care homes and access
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cater care home events across Hogben's Hill and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Hogben's Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over ME13. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Travel to Hogben's Hill
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
- Halal is not offered
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. 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 us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books care home hog roast in Hogben's Hill?
Families and staff can join in.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hogben's Hill
Is Hogben's Hill close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Hogben's Hill, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away