Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Way
Care home hog roast in Way: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff appreciation days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Way
Care home hog roasts in Way
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Way suit a hog roast. Way is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Way to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Some homes in Way have links with a local church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Here we cover the CT12 postcode area. From Wayborough Hill and Way Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
About our care home hog roast in Way
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 is sheltered housing gatherings and themed days, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your residents.
Rural homes around Way may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Why choose care home hog roast in Way?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Way most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Residents’ themed days
Old photos of Sandwich and Pegwell Bay can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. 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, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Winter afternoons in Way are short, with sunset at about 3:50pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Way
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Common questions in Way
How far is Way from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Way?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Towns and villages near Way
Other occasions in Way
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away