Medway · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Lower Twydall
Planning a hog roast day in Lower Twydall? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Lower Twydall
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Seating for residents
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
About our care home hog roast in Lower Twydall
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We’re frequently asked to cater themed days and home anniversaries, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
For a care home near Lower Twydall, tell us about lanes and the drive. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
FAQs for Lower Twydall
Can you do a hog roast in Riverside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Lower Twydall close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Lower Twydall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lower Twydall and Medway. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September sunset in Lower Twydall is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Lower Twydall
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Lower Twydall
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Twydall:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Lower Twydall
Hog roast days near Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater care home events of every size in Lower Twydall. Lower Twydall is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Old photos of Bishop Saltings can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Holy Trinity Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Care home events anywhere in ME7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Twydall includes Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Twydall include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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