Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Pembury
We bring a hog roast day to Pembury and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Milestone days for the home
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Pembury
Care home hog roast in Pembury, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. On the menu are apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for retirement housing events and care home summer fairs.
Smaller homes around Pembury may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In summer, Pembury has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Someone to meet us
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Pembury
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Pembury: care homes and access
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Pembury, from gardens to fields. Pembury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pembury to Brighton (29 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is High Brooms station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Pembury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in TN2, we can bring the roaster to you. Your care home event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Pembury, we also cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Pembury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find King William IV pub (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Pembury
Is Pembury close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we’ll be ready.
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 the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Pembury
We adapt serving to suit residents.
People around Pembury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Volunteers from churches such as Upper Church of St Peter sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
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.
Nearby places to Pembury
Also in Pembury
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards