Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Meresborough, Medway
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. Book a hog roast day in Meresborough.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Care home summer fairs
- Home anniversaries
Planning an event in Meresborough?
How our care home hog roast works in Meresborough
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and retirement community days, with roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
Country homes near Meresborough frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, the light in Meresborough goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
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.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Meresborough
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
We clear away quietly.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Meresborough
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Meresborough: care homes and access
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Meresborough and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Meresborough to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Detling Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. Meresborough is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of ME8 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Meresborough include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Sign-off from management
- Seating for residents
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Meresborough
What else we do in Meresborough
Occasions we serve in Meresborough
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Meresborough, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Seasonal events
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Paul's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards