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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Staple, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Staple and the surrounding area.
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Staple
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Staple
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About our care home hog roast in Staple
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is days for relatives and day centre lunches, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
Rural homes around Staple may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Away from emergency routes
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from opening windows
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Staple
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
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What affects the price in Staple
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Staple is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Staple
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Staple and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
If your residents have links with Church of St James, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Staple
What’s the nearest station to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Staple from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Staple?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Staple and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Planning a hog roast day in Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Staple and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Old photos of Monk's Wall nature reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards