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Care Home Hog Roast for Moorstock
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Moorstock and across Kent.
- Families’ days
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
A hog roast near Moorstock
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Moorstock
In Moorstock, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For day centre events and retirement community days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork and more.
For a care home near Moorstock, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Who books care home hog roast in Moorstock?
It turns a normal day into an event.
People around Moorstock book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open days
- Seasonal events
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
What affects the price in Moorstock
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Moorstock
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Care home hog roasts in Moorstock
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Moorstock? We can help. Moorstock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Residents who remember days out at Hatch Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Moorstock is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Moorstock include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Step by step
On the day, 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 Moorstock is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Moorstock
Where the roaster can go in Moorstock
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Moorstock
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Moorstock
Can you roast near the sea around Moorstock?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Moorstock close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away