Medway · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wallend, Medway
Planning a hog roast day in Wallend? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Wallend
Who books care home hog roast in Wallend?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wallend. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Family days with visitors
Residents who remember days out at Bishop Saltings may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
Care home hog roast in Wallend, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and care home summer fairs.
At a rural home near Wallend, access matters so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What affects the price in Wallend
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event. In late May, sunset in Wallend is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- 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.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Places near Wallend
Other occasions in Wallend
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose a hog roast in Wallend?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Where the roaster can go in Wallend
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from management
- Away from emergency routes
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast day in Wallend
Which station is closest to Wallend?
Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Is Wallend close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cover Wallend?
Yes, Wallend is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Planning a hog roast day in Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Care home events in Wallend are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.6 miles east. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St James, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
For care home events in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. You’ll find Wallend on the B2001, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Wallend we cover include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The Hogarth Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away