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Care Home Hog Roast in Lamberhurst Quarter
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Lamberhurst Quarter and the surrounding area.
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Care home hog roast for Lamberhurst Quarter
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Care home hog roast in Lamberhurst Quarter, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Lamberhurst Quarter book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re often booked for open afternoons and family days with visitors.
Near Lamberhurst Quarter, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Lamberhurst Quarter
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
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. In late May, sunset in Lamberhurst Quarter is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roasts in Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lamberhurst Quarter and the surrounding area. Lamberhurst Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lamberhurst Quarter to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Frant station is about 3.3 miles away. Lamberhurst Quarter is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst Quarter, we also cover Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We clear away quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Events we cater in Lamberhurst Quarter
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
People around Lamberhurst Quarter book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Old photos of Bewl Water can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
Lamberhurst Quarter: your questions answered
Is Lamberhurst Quarter close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you come to Lamberhurst Quarter?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away