Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Northbourne
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Northbourne.
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Care home hog roast in Northbourne
Care home hog roast in Northbourne, carved to order
For care homes in Northbourne, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for themed days and care home summer fairs.
Near Northbourne, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Hog roast days near Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Northbourne, whatever the venue. Northbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Monk's Wall nature reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of CT14. Local streets include Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For care home events just outside Northbourne, we cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Northbourne include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Sign-off from management
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Northbourne
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Northbourne from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event in Northbourne. In late May, sunset in Northbourne is about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
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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For event organisers in Northbourne
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Northbourne
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Northbourne
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Northbourne most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre events
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Augustine sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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