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Care Home Hog Roast in Stowting Common
Looking for a hog roast day in Stowting Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Seasonal events
A hog roast near Stowting Common
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late May in Stowting Common has light until about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home hog roast for your care home event in Stowting Common
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it’s open afternoons and residents’ themed days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Stowting Common frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Who books care home hog roast in Stowting Common?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Here’s what people in Stowting Common most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Open afternoons
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
Common questions in Stowting Common
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Stowting Common?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What affects the price in Stowting Common
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
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.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level outdoor area
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
More for events in Stowting Common
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care home hog roasts in Stowting Common
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a hog roast day in Stowting Common? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Tolsford Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting Common, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over TN25. Local streets include Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Stowting Common include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. 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 Stowting Common
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards