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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Stone Cross, Kent
Planning a hog roast day in Stone Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Stone Cross
How our care home hog roast works in Stone Cross
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. For staff thank-you lunches and garden fêtes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes for your residents.
At a rural home near Stone Cross, access matters so we can plan our route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Stone Cross
How far is Stone Cross from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater in Stone Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
We clear away quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Care homes around Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Stone Cross, from gardens to fields. Stone Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stone Cross to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1 mile west. Residents who remember days out at Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Stone Cross is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Stone Cross we cover include Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Chafford Arms (0.9 miles north)
Towns and villages near Stone Cross
Also in Stone Cross
Why choose a hog roast in Stone Cross?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Stone Cross
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Stone Cross
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Events we cater in Stone Cross
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Stone Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
Some homes in Stone Cross have links with a local church such as Church of St Martin of Tours, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In Stone Cross, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your residents
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
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: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards