Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Rhodes Minnis
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Rhodes Minnis.
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Rhodes Minnis?
Care home hog roast in Rhodes Minnis, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Rhodes Minnis also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. On the menu are new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for open afternoons and days for relatives.
Near Rhodes Minnis, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning a hog roast day in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Rhodes Minnis for care home events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Sandling station is about 3.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rhodes Minnis, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Longage Hill and Green Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Rhodes Minnis we cover include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes Minnis include Tolsford Hill.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Rhodes Minnis. In late May, sunset in Rhodes Minnis is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
Do you come out to small places like Rhodes Minnis?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Why choose a hog roast in Rhodes Minnis?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your care home event in Rhodes Minnis
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
However big or small the event in Rhodes Minnis, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
- Milestone days for the home
Old photos of Tolsford Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Rhodes Minnis
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Other occasions in Rhodes Minnis
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away