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Care Home Hog Roast in Iwade
Looking for a hog roast day in Iwade? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Iwade
Care home hog roast in Iwade, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. For days for relatives and seasonal events, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Around Iwade, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Iwade
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Iwade from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late May in Iwade has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count families and staff too
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Iwade: care homes and access
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Iwade for care home events and the places nearby. Iwade is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
For care home events in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover care home events in Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Woolpack pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Who books care home hog roast in Iwade?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Iwade and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
Some homes in Iwade have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Approval from the home
- A named contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away