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Care Home Hog Roast for Smarden Bell
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Smarden Bell.
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
Care home hog roast for Smarden Bell
Care home hog roast in Smarden Bell, slow-roasted on site
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Whether it’s home anniversaries and community open days, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Rural homes around Smarden Bell may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Smarden Bell, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a 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
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Smarden Bell
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a hog roast day in Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Care home events in Smarden Bell are part of our patch. Smarden Bell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Smarden Bell to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Michael sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Smarden Bell is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Local streets include Bell Lane and Headcorn Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (within half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Smarden Bell
We fit in with your day.
Whatever the occasion in Smarden Bell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Smarden Bell
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Smarden Bell
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Smarden Bell
Do you come out to small places like Smarden Bell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
China crockery is available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away