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Care Home Hog Roast in Sellindge
We bring a hog roast day to Sellindge and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book a hog roast in Sellindge
Care home hog roast in Sellindge, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Sellindge suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater home anniversaries and themed days.
Near Sellindge, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Sellindge questions
Can you roast near the sea around Sellindge?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Sellindge?
Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
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.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Sellindge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Sellindge and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Sellindge
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Sellindge
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Care homes around Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater care home events across Sellindge and nearby. Sellindge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Old photos of Hatch Park can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Sellindge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Sellindge, we also cover Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Other occasions in Sellindge
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Someone to meet us
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sellindge
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In summer, Sellindge has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Occasions we serve in Sellindge
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Sellindge, including:
- Themed days
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards