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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ratling, Kent
Care home hog roast in Ratling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Care home summer fairs
Planning an event in Ratling?
About our care home hog roast in Ratling
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We serve thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for retirement community days and open afternoons.
For a care home near Ratling, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Perfect for your care home event in Ratling
Families and staff can join in.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ratling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Summer fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Open days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why choose a hog roast in Ratling?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Ratling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Flat ground in the grounds
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ratling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a hog roast day in Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Ratling? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as St Peter sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Ratling is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. If your venue is just outside Ratling, we also cover Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Questions from Ratling
Which station is closest to Ratling?
Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Ratling close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
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How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September sunset in Ratling is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards