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Hog Roast for Care Homes in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent
We bring a hog roast day to St Margaret's at Cliffe and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Care home summer fairs
Care home hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Care home hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe, slow-roasted on site
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include open days and retirement housing events, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
In St Margaret's at Cliffe, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a hog roast day in St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around St Margaret's at Cliffe suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Margaret sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Old photos of Dover Western Heights can spark conversation during a hog roast day. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Cliffs pub (under half a mile west)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, the light in St Margaret's at Cliffe 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.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
Why choose care home hog roast in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in St Margaret's at Cliffe, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Home anniversaries
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. 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 us?
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
St Margaret's at Cliffe: your questions answered
How far is St Margaret's at Cliffe from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away