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Care Home Hog Roast in Lydden
Planning a hog roast day in Lydden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
A hog roast near Lydden
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Lydden
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for days for relatives and seasonal events.
At a rural home near Lydden, access matters so we can plan our route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Lydden
Is Lydden close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Lydden?
Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
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Care home hog roasts in Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Lydden. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Some homes in Lydden have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. Streets in the area include St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lydden includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hope Inn (under half a mile west)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late May in Lydden has light until about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Lydden, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books care home hog roast in Lydden?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Care home summer fairs
Dover Western Heights is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Lydden
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Lydden
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Count residents who need an alternative
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Lydden
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards