Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rainham, Medway
Care home hog roast in Rainham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Rainham
Events we cater in Rainham
It turns a normal day into an event.
Whatever the occasion in Rainham, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
- Themed days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
About our care home hog roast in Rainham
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. We’re often asked to cater day centre lunches and open days, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Care settings in Rainham range from homes to day centres. We cook in the garden or car park. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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Where the roaster can go in Rainham
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Approval from the home
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 Rainham
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Hog roast days near Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Rainham. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rainham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Old photos of Bishop Saltings can spark conversation during a hog roast day. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Margaret, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rainham, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in ME8 and ME9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Rainham we cover include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rainham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Rainham include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Rainham questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you come to Rainham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Rainham and the rest of Medway included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Rainham?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Rainham hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Rainham
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In summer, Rainham has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards