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Care Home Hog Roast in Stockland Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Stockland Green.
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
A hog roast near Stockland Green
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Someone to meet us
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
About our care home hog roast in Stockland Green
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Whether it’s garden fêtes and retirement community days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Stockland Green, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a hog roast day in Stockland Green
Stockland Green is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Stockland Green for care home events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Barden Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stockland Green, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on Stockland Green Road and Etherington Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Stockland Green we cover include Speldhurst (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north), Southborough (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile south-west) and Printstile (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east) and Snodland (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Gregory's Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Stockland Green
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Nearby places to Stockland Green
More for events in Stockland Green
Perfect for your care home event in Stockland Green
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Stockland Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Care home summer fairs
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is High Brooms station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, the light in Stockland Green goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Stockland Green
Which station is closest to Stockland Green?
The closest is High Brooms station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you cover Stockland Green?
Yes, Stockland Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away