Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Temple Hill, Kent
We bring a hog roast day to Temple Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
Care home hog roast for Temple Hill
About our care home hog roast in Temple Hill
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for garden fêtes and thank-you meals for staff.
Smaller homes around Temple Hill may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter afternoons in Temple Hill are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about china.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Events we cater in Temple Hill
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Hosts in Temple Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
Old photos of Wansunt Pit can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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:
- Sign-off from management
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Temple Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Temple Hill
Also in Temple Hill
FAQs for Temple Hill
Is Temple Hill close to London?
About 14 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Central Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Hog roast days near Temple Hill
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Temple Hill, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Dartford station serves Temple Hill directly. If your residents have links with St Edmunds Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We cater care home events across DA1, DA2 and DA5 and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Temple Hill sits on or near the A226, which makes travel to your care home event easy. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Dartford Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Hill include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Leigh UTC (0.7 miles north) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hufflers Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.7 miles north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards