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Hog Roast for Care Homes in South Street, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in South Street.
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in South Street
About our care home hog roast in South Street
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Popular choices include roast potatoes, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and open days.
Rural care homes near South Street can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September sunset in South Street is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Care home hog roasts in South Street
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Care home events in South Street are part of our patch. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Old photos of Blean Woods RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. South Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on North Lane and South Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to South Street we cover include Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). The countryside around South Street includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your care home event in South Street
Families and staff can join in.
However big or small the event in South Street, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Milestone days for the home
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
Families coming by rail can use the station: South Street has its own station, Selling station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Nearby places to South Street
Also in South Street
FAQs for South Street
How far is South Street from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards