Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Throwley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Throwley.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Throwley
Care home hog roasts in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Throwley, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Throwley to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley.
Care home events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
About our care home hog roast in Throwley
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Typical bookings include sheltered housing gatherings and garden fêtes, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
At a rural home near Throwley, access matters so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September sunset in Throwley is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Read more
Places near Throwley
More for events in Throwley
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
Your team helps residents as needed.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Where the roaster can go in Throwley
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Throwley
How far is Throwley from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Throwley?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cover Throwley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Throwley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Throwley
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in Throwley?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Here’s what people in Throwley most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre events
- Seasonal events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff appreciation days
Some homes in Throwley have links with a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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