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Care Home Hog Roast in Sole Street
Care home hog roast in Sole Street: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Sole Street
Care home hog roast in Sole Street, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We serve apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater themed days and home anniversaries.
At a rural home near Sole Street, access matters so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Site access
- Plates or china
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level outdoor area
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Sole Street
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast days near Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Sole Street. Sole Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Ranscombe Farm may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Sole Street has its own station, Sole Street station.
Wherever your care home event is in DA13 and DA12, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For care home events just outside Sole Street, we cover Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Sole Street include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books care home hog roast in Sole Street?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sole Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community open days
- Day centre lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Mary's Room, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
FAQs for Sole Street
How far is Sole Street from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Camer Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Do you cover Sole Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sole Street and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Sole Street, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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