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Care Home Hog Roast in Petteridge
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Petteridge and across Kent.
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast for Petteridge
About our care home hog roast in Petteridge
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Petteridge suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Whether it’s summer fêtes and family days with visitors, we can cook new potatoes, roast potatoes and apple sauce and more.
Country homes near Petteridge frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Care home hog roasts in Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Petteridge, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Petteridge to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
Some homes in Petteridge have links with a local church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield), and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petteridge.
We cater care home events across TN12. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Hop Bine pub (less than half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, the light in Petteridge goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Petteridge hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Petteridge: your questions answered
How far is Petteridge from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Petteridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Someone to meet us
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Petteridge
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Petteridge
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
Residents who remember days out at Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away