Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hunters Forstal
We bring a hog roast day to Hunters Forstal and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Care home hog roast for Hunters Forstal
Care home hog roast in Hunters Forstal, slow-roasted on site
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it is milestone days for the home and families’ days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Hunters Forstal, access matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Care home hog roasts in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Hunters Forstal. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St Bartholomew, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer hog roast day in Hunters Forstal, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Sign-off from management
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A named contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Hunters Forstal?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hunters Forstal
Is Hunters Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Hunters Forstal from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Occasions we serve in Hunters Forstal
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Whatever the occasion in Hunters Forstal, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
- Family days with visitors
- Staff thank-you lunches
Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards