Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Newenden
Planning a hog roast day in Newenden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
A hog roast near Newenden
A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roast in Newenden, slow-roasted on site
In Newenden, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for retirement housing events and family days with visitors.
At a rural home near Newenden, access matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
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What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late May in Newenden has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Newenden
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Care homes around Newenden
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Hosts in Newenden book us for care home events of all sizes. Newenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Flatropers Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Newenden is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
For care home events in TN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Newenden we cover include Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Newenden includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Why choose care home hog roast in Newenden?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Newenden
Is Newenden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Newenden from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where the roaster can go in Newenden
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away