Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Lashenden, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Lashenden.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
- Garden fêtes
Care home hog roast in Lashenden
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Lashenden
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our care home hog roast works in Lashenden
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for open days and summer fêtes.
Near Lashenden, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books care home hog roast in Lashenden?
We plan around the home’s routines.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Lashenden questions
Which station is closest to Lashenden?
Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lashenden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater in Lashenden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lashenden and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Lashenden has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Lashenden
Also in Lashenden
Planning a hog roast day in Lashenden
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Lashenden, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lashenden.
We cater care home events across TN27. Whether your care home event is on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Lashenden we cover include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away