Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Waldershare, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Waldershare.
- Day centre events
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
Care home hog roast in Waldershare
Care home hog roast in Waldershare, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve roast potatoes, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re often booked for open days and milestone days for the home.
Rural homes around Waldershare may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Planning a hog roast day in Waldershare
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Waldershare, whatever the venue. Waldershare is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Pancras, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Waldershare. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across CT15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Waldershare we cover include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Waldershare
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Waldershare:
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Family days with visitors
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Towns and villages near Waldershare
Other occasions in Waldershare
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Waldershare
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Where the roaster can go in Waldershare
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In Waldershare, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Waldershare questions
How far is Waldershare from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Count families and staff too
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards