Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Scarborough, Medway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Scarborough.
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
- Home anniversaries
Planning an event in Scarborough?
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Scarborough
A hog roast is often 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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or ME1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Scarborough, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include families’ days and staff appreciation days, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Rural care homes near Scarborough can feel a long way from the bustle of town, 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.
Nearby places to Scarborough
Also in Scarborough
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose care home hog roast in Scarborough?
It turns a normal day into an event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Scarborough and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
- Staff appreciation days
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning a hog roast day in Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Care home events in Scarborough are part of our patch. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Scarborough to London (about 27 miles away).
If your residents have links with St Mary's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Burham Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
This part of Medway takes in ME1. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Scarborough we cover include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Scarborough include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
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. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late May, sunset in Scarborough is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
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.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. 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.
Why Scarborough hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Scarborough
Do you come out to small places like Scarborough?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Scarborough?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away