Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woolpack Corner, Kent
Care home hog roast in Woolpack Corner: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre get-togethers
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Woolpack Corner
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
How our care home hog roast works in Woolpack Corner
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Whether it is days for relatives and summer fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Rural homes around Woolpack Corner may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event. Late May in Woolpack Corner has light until about 8:45pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Woolpack Corner questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Woolpack Corner from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Care homes around Woolpack Corner
Woolpack Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woolpack Corner. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Woolpack Corner to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north. Woolpack Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. From Tenterden Road and Benenden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Woolpack Corner, we cover Biddenden (1 mile north-west), Stede Quarter (1 mile north-east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles north), Durrant Green (2 miles east) and Standen (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles west).
- Schools near Woolpack Corner include Homewood School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Woolpack Corner
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Woolpack Corner, such as:
- Day centre lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement housing events
- Families’ days
Volunteers from churches such as Parish Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Woolpack Corner
- How long the roast and service take
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Woolpack Corner
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Also near Woolpack Corner
Also in Woolpack Corner
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards