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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Horden, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Horden and across Kent.
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Horden
Care homes around Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horden. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Horden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of TN17 and TN12. Whether your care home event is on Hill Top and Husheath Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Horden, we cover Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Care home hog roast in Horden, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s day centre events and community open days, we can cook roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
At a rural home near Horden, access matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Nearby places to Horden
What else we do in Horden
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books care home hog roast in Horden?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
However big or small the event in Horden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In summer, Horden has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Questions from Horden
How far is Horden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Horden
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away