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Care Home Hog Roast for Hollow Street
Planning a hog roast day in Hollow Street? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
Book a hog roast in Hollow Street
About our care home hog roast in Hollow Street
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Typical bookings include residents’ themed days and staff appreciation days, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Hollow Street, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hollow Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hollow Street?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hollow Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Hog roast days near Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Care home events in Hollow Street are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Old photos of West Blean and Thornden Woods can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In late May, sunset in Hollow Street is about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
Occasions we serve in Hollow Street
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hollow Street:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community open days
- Themed days
- Day centre lunches
Some homes in Hollow Street have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- 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