Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Kemsley
Planning a hog roast day in Kemsley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Kemsley
Care homes around Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Kemsley book us for care home events of all sizes. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Kemsley station serves Kemsley directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Kemsley we cover include Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Care home hog roast in Kemsley, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater day centre get-togethers and open afternoons, serving halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
In Kemsley, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Places near Kemsley
Also in Kemsley
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Kemsley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kemsley?
Kemsley station, in Kemsley itself.
Is Kemsley close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Perfect for your care home event in Kemsley
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Kemsley, including:
- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
- Residents’ themed days
Volunteers from churches such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, the light in Kemsley goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. 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 are paying for.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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