Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Tudeley
Looking for a hog roast day in Tudeley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
Slow-roasted pork in Tudeley
Planning a hog roast day in Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover care home events in Tudeley. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Tudeley to London (about 28 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Tudeley, we also cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tudeley include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher & Partridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
Care home hog roast in Tudeley, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Tudeley book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For families’ days and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Tudeley, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
Why choose care home hog roast in Tudeley?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Tudeley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
FAQs for Tudeley
How far is Tudeley from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Tudeley?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Nearby places to Tudeley
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A spot that keeps access clear
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Tudeley
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer hog roast day in Tudeley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Tudeley
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
For event organisers in Tudeley
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards