Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for The Platt
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in The Platt.
- Retirement housing events
- Families’ days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in The Platt?
Care homes around The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around The Platt suit a hog roast. The Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Platt to Brighton (25 miles away).
Old photos of Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Platt is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Care home hog roast in The Platt, carved to order
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it’s milestone days for the home and day centre get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork and more.
At a rural home near The Platt, access matters. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to The Platt
Other occasions in The Platt
Questions from The Platt
Do you come out to small places like The Platt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you come to The Platt?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. In late May, sunset in The Platt is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in The Platt?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
People around The Platt book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Home anniversaries
- Residents’ themed days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Alban, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count residents who need an alternative
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Serving on plates is often easier.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Platt
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away