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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woodland, Kent
Looking for a hog roast day in Woodland? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Summer fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
Care home hog roast in Woodland
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Woodland
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for days for relatives and home anniversaries.
At a rural home near Woodland, access matters. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Perfect for your care home event in Woodland
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Hosts in Woodland book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
- Family days with visitors
Visitors arriving by train should know that Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Other occasions in Woodland
A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Woodland
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
How it works
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, worked back from your serving time. Late-September sunset in Woodland is about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Woodland: care homes and access
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Woodland book us for care home events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Tolsford Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in CT18, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Woodland includes Tolsford Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Where the roaster can go in Woodland
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woodland
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Woodland
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Woodland
Can you roast near the sea around Woodland?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Woodland close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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