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Care Home Hog Roast for Horton Kirby
Looking for a hog roast day in Horton Kirby? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
Care home hog roast for Horton Kirby
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Horton Kirby, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Horton Kirby, slow-roasted on site
In Horton Kirby, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For staff appreciation days and anniversaries of the home, we can cook roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Horton Kirby may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Hog roast days near Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Horton Kirby suit a hog roast. Horton Kirby is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Farningham Road station is about 0.8 miles away. Wansunt Pit is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the DA4 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Horton Kirby
Is Horton Kirby too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Horton Kirby?
Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Who books care home hog roast in Horton Kirby?
Families and staff can join in.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Horton Kirby, including:
- Summer fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of Saint Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Horton Kirby
What else we do in Horton Kirby
For event organisers in Horton Kirby
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards