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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rodmersham, Kent
Care home hog roast in Rodmersham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Rodmersham
How our care home hog roast works in Rodmersham
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We serve roast potatoes, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater residents’ themed days and open afternoons.
Near Rodmersham, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
Questions from Rodmersham
Do you come out to small places like Rodmersham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Rodmersham?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Planning a hog roast day in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Rodmersham and the surrounding area. Rodmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rodmersham to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Sittingbourne station is about 1.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rodmersham, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover care home events in Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Rodmersham include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Why choose care home hog roast in Rodmersham?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Thank-you meals for staff
Some homes in Rodmersham have links with a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Rodmersham
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rodmersham
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Rodmersham
Other occasions in Rodmersham
Why choose a hog roast in Rodmersham?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. 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.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Rodmersham
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. By late September, the light in Rodmersham goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away