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Care Home Hog Roast for Lenham Heath
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Lenham Heath.
- Retirement housing events
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
Slow-roasted pork in Lenham Heath
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Lenham Heath has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Lenham Heath
Day centres and retirement housing near Lenham Heath also book us, for themed days and gatherings. We are frequently asked to cater themed days and days for relatives, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near Lenham Heath often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Also near Lenham Heath
What else we do in Lenham Heath
Planning a hog roast day in Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Lenham Heath is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. Lenham Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lenham Heath to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of the Holy Trinity, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Heath.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Whether your care home event is on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Lenham Heath?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Questions from Lenham Heath
Is Lenham Heath close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lenham Heath too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cover Lenham Heath?
Yes, Lenham Heath is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lenham Heath
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Perfect for your care home event in Lenham Heath
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lenham Heath, such as:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre events
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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