Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Sandling, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Sandling.
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
A hog roast near Sandling
Planning a hog roast day in Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Sandling? We cover the whole area. Sandling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
The M20 make Sandling a simple journey for us. Some homes in Sandling have links with a local church such as St Paul's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling.
We cater care home events across ME14, ME16 and ME20 and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Sandling sits on or near the M20, which makes travel to your care home event easy. For care home events just outside Sandling, we cover Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Care home hog roast in Sandling, carved to order
In Sandling, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For themed days and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce for your residents.
Near Sandling, 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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Sandling
What else we do in Sandling
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Sandling, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
It is 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Sandling
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in Sandling, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
- Anniversaries of the home
For families visiting by train, Maidstone East station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sandling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Common questions in Sandling
How far is Sandling from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
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 follow the site rules.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away