Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in The Stocks
We bring a hog roast day across The Stocks and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in The Stocks?
Why choose care home hog roast in The Stocks?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in The Stocks, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
If your residents have links with Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
About our care home hog roast in The Stocks
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in The Stocks suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement housing events and day centre lunches, serving halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Rural care homes near The Stocks can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Where the roaster can go in The Stocks
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to The Stocks
Other occasions in The Stocks
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose a hog roast in The Stocks?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. 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
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast day in The Stocks
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in The Stocks. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from The Stocks to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Flatropers Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Rye station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in TN30, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to The Stocks we cover include Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
FAQs for The Stocks
Can you roast near the sea around The Stocks?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is The Stocks from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about texture-modified diets?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, the light in The Stocks goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards