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Care Home Hog Roast in Knatts Valley
Care home hog roast in Knatts Valley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
A hog roast near Knatts Valley
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How our care home hog roast works in Knatts Valley
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For day centre events and garden fêtes, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
For a care home near Knatts Valley, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Knatts Valley
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Knatts Valley
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Knatts Valley
Other occasions in Knatts Valley
Perfect for your care home event in Knatts Valley
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Knatts Valley, including:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre lunches
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Knatts Valley: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Knatts Valley?
Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Do you come to Knatts Valley?
Yes, Knatts Valley is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event. In late May, sunset in Knatts Valley is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a hog roast day in Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Care home events in Knatts Valley are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley.
We cater care home events across the TN15 postcode area. Whether your care home event is on Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards