Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Snargate
We bring a hog roast day to Snargate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open days
- Days for relatives
Slow-roasted pork in Snargate
About our care home hog roast in Snargate
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater home anniversaries and care home summer fairs, with roast potatoes, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a care home near Snargate, tell us about lanes and the drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Care homes around Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Snargate book us for care home events of all sizes. Snargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Dunstan, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.1 miles away.
Anywhere in TN29, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Short Lane and Snargate Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Snargate we cover include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from management
- Away from opening windows
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Snargate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Snargate
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Snargate
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Snargate:
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
- Day centre events
- Home anniversaries
Residents who remember days out at Orlestone Forest may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In summer, Snargate has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN29 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Snargate questions
Do you come out to small places like Snargate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Snargate?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you cover Snargate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Snargate and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose a hog roast in Snargate?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Snargate
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Snargate
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards