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Care Home Hog Roast for Staplestreet
Planning a hog roast day in Staplestreet? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
Book a hog roast in Staplestreet
Occasions we serve in Staplestreet
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Staplestreet and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer fêtes
- Seasonal events
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
Care home hog roast in Staplestreet, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Staplestreet also book us, for themed days and gatherings. We’re frequently asked to cater residents’ themed days and community open days, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Staplestreet can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning a hog roast day in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Staplestreet suit a hog roast. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplestreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Some homes in Staplestreet have links with a local church such as Church of St Michael, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Visitors arriving by train should know that Selling station is about 1.9 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
For care home events in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Local streets include Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Staplestreet
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Staplestreet too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Where does the hog roast go?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer hog roast day in Staplestreet, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Staplestreet
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
For event organisers in Staplestreet
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards