Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Sholden
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Sholden.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
Planning an event in Sholden?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Sholden
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Sholden suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for sheltered housing gatherings and summer fêtes.
Country homes near Sholden frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Hog roast days near Sholden
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Sholden suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Sholden to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Monk's Wall nature reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Some homes in Sholden have links with a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cover care home events in every part of CT14. Whether your care home event is on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Travel to Sholden
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Someone to meet us
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
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 a hog roast in Sholden?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Sholden
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Sholden
Do you come out to small places like Sholden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Sholden?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Who books care home hog roast in Sholden?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
Families coming by rail can use the station: Deal station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. Late-September sunset in Sholden is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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 pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Also near Sholden
More for events in Sholden
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards