Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woodlands, Kent
Planning a hog roast day in Woodlands? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast for Woodlands
Care home hog roast in Woodlands, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it is staff thank-you lunches and open afternoons, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
Rural homes around Woodlands may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What affects the price in Woodlands
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Woodlands
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Woodlands:
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement housing events
Volunteers from churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Care homes around Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Hosts in Woodlands book us for care home events of all sizes. Woodlands is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Woodlands to London (19 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodlands.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Woodlands
Can you do a hog roast in Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. 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.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September sunset in Woodlands is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from management
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Woodlands
Also in Woodlands
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away