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Care Home Hog Roast in Marlpit Hill
Planning a hog roast day in Marlpit Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
Book a hog roast in Marlpit Hill
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Care home hog roast in Marlpit Hill, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Marlpit Hill also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Typical bookings include family days with visitors and themed days, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a care home near Marlpit Hill, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Occasions we serve in Marlpit Hill
We plan around the home’s routines.
Hosts in Marlpit Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Residents’ themed days
- Milestone days for the home
For families visiting by train, Marlpit Hill has its own station, Edenbridge station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near Marlpit Hill
Also in Marlpit Hill
Planning a hog roast day in Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Marlpit Hill, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Marlpit Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Marlpit Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Marlpit Hill, we also cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer hog roast day in Marlpit Hill, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- 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 serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the roaster can go in Marlpit Hill
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Marlpit Hill
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Marlpit Hill?
Edenbridge station, in Marlpit Hill itself.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
What affects the price in Marlpit Hill
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away