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Care Home Hog Roast in Meopham
Planning a hog roast day in Meopham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Community open days
- Anniversaries of the home
Care home hog roast in Meopham
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
How our care home hog roast works in Meopham
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. For day centre events and themed days, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Around Meopham, homes often have a garden and drive. Let us know about the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Sign-off from management
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Meopham
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Care homes around Meopham
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Meopham, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Sawyers Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Meopham, we also cover Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Meopham includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Meopham include Meopham School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east)
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late May in Meopham has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Meopham
Could you cook in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Meopham?
Meopham station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Why choose care home hog roast in Meopham?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Meopham:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
- Milestone days for the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that Meopham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away