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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Paddlesworth, Kent
Planning a hog roast day in Paddlesworth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Book a hog roast in Paddlesworth
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Care home hog roast in Paddlesworth, slow-roasted on site
In Paddlesworth, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and summer fêtes.
Country homes near Paddlesworth often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. Late-September sunset in Paddlesworth is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Paddlesworth
It brings residents, families and staff together.
People around Paddlesworth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Staff appreciation days
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
Some homes in Paddlesworth have links with a local church such as St Benedict's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Planning a hog roast day in Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Paddlesworth? We cover the whole area. Paddlesworth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Paddlesworth to London (about 25 miles away).
Burham Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east.
Wherever your care home event is in ME6, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Paddlesworth hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Paddlesworth questions
Which station is closest to Paddlesworth?
Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
How far is Paddlesworth from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you cover Paddlesworth?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards