Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Stonebridge Green, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Stonebridge Green.
- Garden fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
Planning an event in Stonebridge Green?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Stonebridge Green
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it’s care home summer fairs and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural care homes near Stonebridge Green can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Stonebridge Green?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Stonebridge Green: care homes and access
Stonebridge Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Stonebridge Green suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stonebridge Green to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St James, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Stonebridge Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Field Mill Road and Stonebridge Green Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Stonebridge Green we cover include Lenham Heath (1 mile north), Charing Heath (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north), Charing (2 miles east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (15 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.9 miles west).
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stonebridge Green: your questions answered
How far is Stonebridge Green from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Stonebridge Green?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Events we cater in Stonebridge Green
We adapt serving to suit residents.
In Stonebridge Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
Visitors arriving by train should know that Charing station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Stonebridge Green, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to 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 tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Stonebridge Green
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
What affects the price in Stonebridge Green
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
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.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards