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Care Home Hog Roast in St Mary in the Marsh
Looking for a hog roast day in St Mary in the Marsh? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Families’ days
Care home hog roast in St Mary in the Marsh
Care home hog roast for your care home event in St Mary in the Marsh
Day centres and retirement housing near St Mary in the Marsh also book us, for themed days and gatherings. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for milestone days for the home and residents’ themed days.
At a rural home near St Mary in the Marsh, access matters so we can plan our route. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
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Common questions in St Mary in the Marsh
Is St Mary in the Marsh close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, St Mary in the Marsh is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Events we cater in St Mary in the Marsh
Families and staff can join in.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff appreciation days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
- Themed days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In St Mary in the Marsh, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
St Mary in the Marsh: care homes and access
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to St Mary in the Marsh for care home events. St Mary in the Marsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Wherever your care home event is in TN29, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in St Mary in the Marsh
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
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. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. 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 book our hog roast in St Mary in the Marsh
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards