Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Marden, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Marden.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
Slow-roasted pork in Marden
About our care home hog roast in Marden
Retirement housing and day centres around Marden book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for garden fêtes and sheltered housing gatherings.
Around Marden, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a picture and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For event organisers in Marden
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose care home hog roast in Marden?
We fit in with your day.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marden, including:
- Community open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
For families visiting by train, Marden station is in Marden itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Common questions in Marden
What’s the nearest station to Marden?
Marden station, in Marden itself.
Is Marden close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Marden
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September sunset in Marden is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Hog roast days near Marden
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Marden is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. Marden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden.
Anywhere in TN12, we can roast on site for your residents. Streets in the area include High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards