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Care Home Hog Roast for Wilsley Pound
We bring a hog roast day to Wilsley Pound and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
Book a hog roast in Wilsley Pound
Care home hog roast in Wilsley Pound, slow-roasted on site
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for family days with visitors and milestone days for the home.
Rural care homes near Wilsley Pound can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
Looking after everyone
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Why choose care home hog roast in Wilsley Pound?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
In Wilsley Pound and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Day centre events
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Wilsley Pound
Is Wilsley Pound close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Is Wilsley Pound too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Wilsley Pound 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.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Sign-off from management
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Care home hog roasts in Wilsley Pound
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater care home events across Wilsley Pound and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wilsley Pound to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Staplehurst station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wilsley Pound, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Other places close to Wilsley Pound we cover include Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Wilsley Pound hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards