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Care Home Hog Roast in Wincheap
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Wincheap.
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast in Wincheap
Care home hog roast in Wincheap, slow-roasted on site
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it is family days with visitors and day centre events, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Around Wincheap, homes frequently have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Questions from Wincheap
Which station is closest to Wincheap?
Canterbury East station, in Wincheap itself.
Is Wincheap close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Care homes around Wincheap
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Wincheap suit a hog roast. Wincheap is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
The A2 make Wincheap a simple journey for us. Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the CT1 and CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A2 close by, Wincheap is easy for us to reach for your care home event. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Wincheap includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Wincheap include The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Wincheap
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Wincheap
Other occasions in Wincheap
Who books care home hog roast in Wincheap?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wincheap, including:
- Community open days
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Themed days
If your residents have links with Church of St Mildred, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Where the roaster can go in Wincheap
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late May in Wincheap has light until about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards