Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Kempe's Corner, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Kempe's Corner.
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
A hog roast near Kempe's Corner
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Someone to meet us
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our care home hog roast works in Kempe's Corner
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We’re frequently asked to cater day centre lunches and residents’ themed days, with apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a care home near Kempe's Corner, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Kempe's Corner
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How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Kempe's Corner
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kempe's Corner, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Kempe's Corner: care homes and access
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Kempe's Corner. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like All Saints’ Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Old photos of Hatch Park can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Kempe's Corner, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across the TN25 postcode area. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For care home events just outside Kempe's Corner, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Perfect for your care home event in Kempe's Corner
We plan around the home’s routines.
However big or small the event in Kempe's Corner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Home anniversaries
- Themed days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Kempe's Corner
How far is Kempe's Corner from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-September sunset in Kempe's Corner is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards