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Care Home Hog Roast in Littlebourne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Littlebourne and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Littlebourne?
About our care home hog roast in Littlebourne
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for sheltered housing gatherings and thank-you meals for staff.
Rural care homes near Littlebourne can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Littlebourne hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a hog roast day in Littlebourne
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Littlebourne? We can help. Littlebourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bekesbourne station is about 1.5 miles away. Some homes in Littlebourne have links with a local church such as Church of St Vincent, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Littlebourne we cover include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Littlebourne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find The Basket Makers pub (under half a mile east)
Questions from Littlebourne
Is Littlebourne close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Littlebourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we’ll be ready.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
What else we do in Littlebourne
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of bedroom windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Occasions we serve in Littlebourne
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Littlebourne, such as:
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
- Seasonal events
Residents who remember days out at West Blean and Thornden Woods may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
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. Winter afternoons in Littlebourne are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
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.
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