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Hog Roast for Care Homes in New Ash Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast day to New Ash Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Community open days
Care home hog roast for New Ash Green
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from emergency routes
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
About our care home hog roast in New Ash Green
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. For sheltered housing gatherings and day centre lunches, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
Near New Ash Green, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in New Ash Green has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Care homes around New Ash Green
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in New Ash Green? We cover the whole area. New Ash Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Ash Green.
For care home events in DA3 and TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books care home hog roast in New Ash Green?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around New Ash Green, including:
- Home anniversaries
- Themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why New Ash Green hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast day in New Ash Green
Could you cook in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to New Ash Green?
Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards