Medway · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Lower Upnor
We bring a hog roast day to Lower Upnor and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Upnor
How our care home hog roast works in Lower Upnor
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement community days and milestone days for the home, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Lower Upnor frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late May, sunset in Lower Upnor is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Upnor
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Lower Upnor
Can you do a hog roast in Lower Lines Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Towns and villages near Lower Upnor
Other occasions in Lower Upnor
Why choose care home hog roast in Lower Upnor?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Lower Upnor most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Open days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Philip & St James, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Hog roast days near Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Lower Upnor is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. Lower Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Rede Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cater care home events across ME2. Whether your care home event is on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Lower Upnor, we also cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away