Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Larkfield, Kent
Care home hog roast in Larkfield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Larkfield
How our care home hog roast works in Larkfield
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. For open afternoons and themed days, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
Near Larkfield, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
More for events in Larkfield
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Seating for residents
- Sign-off from management
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In summer, Larkfield has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Your questions about a hog roast day in Larkfield
Is Larkfield close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Larkfield?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile away.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
For event organisers in Larkfield
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning a hog roast day in Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Larkfield. Larkfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Burham Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over ME20 and ME19. Your care home event could be at a house on Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Larkfield, we also cover Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Larkfield
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Larkfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
Volunteers from churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards