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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Marley, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Marley and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Open days
A hog roast near Marley
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Marley
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and retirement community days.
Rural homes around Marley may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your care home event in Marley
It brings residents, families and staff together.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Marley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre events
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
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What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Winter afternoons in Marley are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roasts in Marley
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Marley? We can help. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Augustine, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Monk's Wall nature reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Broad Lane and Marley Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Marley
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Marley
Can you roast near the sea around Marley?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Marley?
Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you cover Marley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Someone to meet us
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Marley
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards