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Care Home Hog Roast in Snoll Hatch
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Snoll Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
- Themed days
Care home hog roast in Snoll Hatch
Care home hog roast in Snoll Hatch, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is day centre events and home anniversaries, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork and more.
At a rural home near Snoll Hatch, access matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose care home hog roast in Snoll Hatch?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Snoll Hatch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ themed days
- Days for relatives
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast days near Snoll Hatch
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater care home events across Snoll Hatch and nearby. Snoll Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Beltring station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Some homes in Snoll Hatch have links with a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. Streets in the area include Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside Snoll Hatch, we cover East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Merry Boys pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late May in Snoll Hatch has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Common questions in Snoll Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Snoll Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Snoll Hatch?
Beltring station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Snoll Hatch hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away