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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Tyler Hill, Kent
Looking for a hog roast day in Tyler Hill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
Slow-roasted pork in Tyler Hill
How our care home hog roast works in Tyler Hill
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. We’re often asked to cater residents’ themed days and thank-you meals for staff, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural homes around Tyler Hill may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Tyler Hill questions
Is Tyler Hill close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater in Tyler Hill?
Yes, Tyler Hill is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Nearby places to Tyler Hill
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Who books care home hog roast in Tyler Hill?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tyler Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
Some homes in Tyler Hill have links with a local church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning a hog roast day in Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Tyler Hill book us for care home events of all sizes. Tyler Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Residents who remember days out at Blean Woods RSPB Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Tyler Hill, we cover Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Archbishop's School (1 mile south) and St Edmund's School (1.2 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from emergency routes
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tyler Hill
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast day
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. For a summer hog roast day in Tyler Hill, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards