Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Newtown, Kent
Care home hog roast in Newtown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre lunches
A hog roast near Newtown
Events we cater in Newtown
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: Hever station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
About our care home hog roast in Newtown
In Newtown, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for seasonal events and milestone days for the home.
At a rural home near Newtown, access matters so we can plan our route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Hog roast days near Newtown
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Newtown, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Newtown is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in TN8. Local streets include Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Newtown we cover include Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Horse pub (0.5 miles south)
Newtown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Newtown?
The closest is Hever station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do a hog roast in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater in Newtown?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September sunset in Newtown is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Newtown
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Newtown
Other occasions in Newtown
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards