Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Newbury, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Newbury.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
Care home hog roast in Newbury
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer hog roast day in Newbury, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Newbury, carved to order
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are often booked for sheltered housing gatherings and open afternoons.
At a rural home near Newbury, access matters. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For event organisers in Newbury
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose care home hog roast in Newbury?
Families and staff can join in.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Newbury, such as:
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
- Day centre get-togethers
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Catherine sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Why choose a hog roast in Newbury?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Other occasions in Newbury
Where the roaster can go in Newbury
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Hog roast days near Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Newbury? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Teynham station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Newbury is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Newbury, we also cover Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Newbury
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards