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Care Home Hog Roast for Northfleet
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Northfleet.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Northfleet?
Care home hog roast in Northfleet, slow-roasted on site
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden fêtes and seasonal events.
In Northfleet, a garden hog roast on a sunny day works beautifully, if there is space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books care home hog roast in Northfleet?
We plan around the home’s routines.
However big or small the event in Northfleet, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Families’ days
Old photos of Sawyers Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
Towns and villages near Northfleet
Other occasions in Northfleet
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast day in Northfleet
What’s the nearest station to Northfleet?
Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
How far is Northfleet from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What affects the price in Northfleet
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, the light in Northfleet goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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 pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Northfleet: care homes and access
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. We cover care home events in Northfleet, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Northfleet to London (20 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. With the A2 and A226 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Anywhere in DA11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Northfleet sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Other places close to Northfleet we cover include Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Copperfield Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away