Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Tankerton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Tankerton.
- Family days with visitors
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
Planning an event in Tankerton?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Tankerton
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. For retirement housing events and summer fêtes, we can cook roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes and more.
In Tankerton, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Questions from Tankerton
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Tankerton?
Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will plan the roast around it.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Winter afternoons in Tankerton are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Tankerton
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
People around Tankerton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Tankerton: care homes and access
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Tankerton. Tankerton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Some homes in Tankerton have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. West Blean and Thornden Woods is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the sea within about a mile, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across the CT5 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Tankerton we cover include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Also near Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away