Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Westwood, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Westwood.
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open afternoons
A hog roast near Westwood
Care home hog roast in Westwood, carved to order
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. For sheltered housing gatherings and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
For a care home near Westwood, tell us about lanes and the drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Westwood
We plan around the home’s routines.
In Westwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family days with visitors
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning a hog roast day in Westwood
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Westwood. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westwood, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Why choose a hog roast in Westwood?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Westwood
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Nearby places to Westwood
What else we do in Westwood
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Westwood: your questions answered
Is Westwood close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Westwood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late May, sunset in Westwood is about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
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.
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- 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