Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Upton, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Upton.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
- Themed days
A hog roast near Upton
Where the roaster can go in Upton
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our care home hog roast works in Upton
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and garden fêtes.
Around Upton, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a picture and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why choose care home hog roast in Upton?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
- Families’ days
For families visiting by train, Broadstairs station is in Upton itself.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Places near Upton
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Upton: care homes and access
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Care home events in Upton are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
The A255 make Upton a simple journey for us. Old photos of Sandwich and Pegwell Bay can spark conversation during a hog roast day. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Upton sits on or near the A255, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. For care home events just outside Upton, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, the light in Upton goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast day
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Questions from Upton
How far is Upton from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. 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?
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We clear away quietly.
Chicken can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away