Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Upper Ifield
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Upper Ifield.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Upper Ifield?
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Winter afternoons in Upper Ifield are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast in Upper Ifield, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s anniversaries of the home and days for relatives, we can cook roast potatoes, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Country homes near Upper Ifield frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Hog roast days near Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Care home events in Upper Ifield are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Higham station is about 2.2 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Gad's Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Anywhere in DA12, we can roast on site for your residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Other occasions in Upper Ifield
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Ifield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Upper Ifield
Families and staff can join in.
Hosts in Upper Ifield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
Your questions about a hog roast day in Upper Ifield
Which station is closest to Upper Ifield?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Upper Ifield close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away