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Care Home Hog Roast in Pedlinge
Planning a hog roast day in Pedlinge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Care home summer fairs
- Family days with visitors
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Pedlinge?
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
How our care home hog roast works in Pedlinge
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include retirement housing events and milestone days for the home, serving halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Pedlinge frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your care home event in Pedlinge
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Pedlinge, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
Some homes in Pedlinge have links with a local church such as Pedlinge Chapel, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Pedlinge
Also in Pedlinge
Care homes around Pedlinge
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Pedlinge book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Pedlinge is on or near the A261, so access for our equipment is simple. Pedlinge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across CT21 and the streets around it. You’ll find Pedlinge on the A261, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover care home events in Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late May in Pedlinge has light until about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Pedlinge
Is Pedlinge close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Pedlinge?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Why choose a hog roast in Pedlinge?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Pedlinge
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards