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Care Home Hog Roast in Pipsden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Pipsden and across Kent.
- Family days with visitors
- Themed days
- Community open days
Planning an event in Pipsden?
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The number of people
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Pipsden
For care homes in Pipsden, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We are often asked to cater open days and retirement housing events, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around Pipsden may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in Pipsden
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Pipsden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
Pipsden: care homes and access
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Pipsden, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Etchingham station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pipsden.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Rye Road and Water Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile east)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In summer, Pipsden has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Pipsden
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Pipsden
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from opening windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pipsden
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
For event organisers in Pipsden
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Pipsden
Other occasions in Pipsden
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Pipsden
Could you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Pipsden 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 you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater in Pipsden?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards