Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in South Street, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in South Street.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
Slow-roasted pork in South Street
South Street: care homes and access
South Street is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in South Street. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from South Street to London (about 22 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of South Street.
Anywhere in DA13, we can roast on site for your residents. Your care home event could be at a house on South Street and Chapman's Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside South Street, we also cover New Street (1 mile west), Priestwood Green (1 mile east), Culverstone Green (1 mile south), Harvel (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.1 miles north)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in South Street
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For staff thank-you lunches and day centre lunches, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Country homes near South Street frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Common questions in South Street
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is South Street close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Towns and villages near South Street
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Why choose a hog roast in South Street?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. By late September, the light in South Street goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books care home hog roast in South Street?
Families and staff can join in.
Here’s what people in South Street most often book a hog roast for:
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards