Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Palmer's Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast day to Palmer's Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Palmer's Green
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
About our care home hog roast in Palmer's Green
In Palmer's Green, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater day centre events and staff thank-you lunches.
At a rural home near Palmer's Green, access matters so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A named contact on the day
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Places near Palmer's Green
Other occasions in Palmer's Green
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Palmer's Green
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roasts in Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Care home events in Palmer's Green are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Palmer's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Palmer's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Parish Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Old photos of Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Palmer's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Palmer's Green we cover include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Halfway House Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose care home hog roast in Palmer's Green?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Hosts in Palmer's Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Families coming by rail can use the station: Paddock Wood station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, the light in Palmer's Green goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Palmer's Green: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Palmer's Green?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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