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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Platt, Kent
Care home hog roast in Platt: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Platt
About our care home hog roast in Platt
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include anniversaries of the home and open days, with thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around Platt may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Who books care home hog roast in Platt?
We fit in with your day.
In Platt and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
For families visiting by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Platt
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late May in Platt has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Platt
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Platt
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Sign-off from management
- A named contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Platt
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast day in Platt
Is Platt too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cover Platt?
Yes, Platt is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Platt: care homes and access
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover care home events in Platt. Platt is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Some homes in Platt have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Platt is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile south-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away