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Care Home Hog Roast for Three Chimneys
Care home hog roast in Three Chimneys: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement community days
Book a hog roast in Three Chimneys
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Three Chimneys
Retirement housing and day centres around Three Chimneys book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We are often asked to cater family days with visitors and day centre lunches, serving thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Three Chimneys frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Three Chimneys
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Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late May in Three Chimneys has light until 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.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Three Chimneys
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Three Chimneys:
- Day centre lunches
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Headcorn station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
Care home hog roasts in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater care home events across Three Chimneys and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Three Chimneys is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Three Chimneys we cover include Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Chimneys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
We clear away quietly.
Ask about china.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
FAQs for Three Chimneys
Is Three Chimneys too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you come to Three Chimneys?
Yes, Three Chimneys is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards