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Care Home Hog Roast in Wickhambreaux
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Wickhambreaux.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Wickhambreaux
What affects the price in Wickhambreaux
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Wickhambreaux, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include families’ days and community open days, with thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Wickhambreaux can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Wickhambreaux
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wickhambreaux, such as:
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Care homes around Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Wickhambreaux? We can help. Wickhambreaux is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Some homes in Wickhambreaux have links with a local church such as Church of St Andrew, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover care home events in Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Wickhambreaux
Is Wickhambreaux close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Wickhambreaux too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wickhambreaux
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Wickhambreaux, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away