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Care Home Hog Roast in Shorne
We bring a hog roast day across Shorne and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre events
- Themed days
Care home hog roast in Shorne
How our care home hog roast works in Shorne
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you meals for staff and anniversaries of the home.
At a rural home near Shorne, access matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shorne
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Here’s what people in Shorne most often book a hog roast for:
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
Visitors arriving by train should know that Higham station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Sign-off from management
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Common questions in Shorne
Could you cook in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Shorne?
Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In summer, Shorne has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Hog roast days near Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater care home events across Shorne and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Gad's Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Wherever your care home event is in DA12, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Shorne
Other occasions in Shorne
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards