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Care Home Hog Roast for Bidborough
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Bidborough and across Kent.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
- Home anniversaries
Planning an event in Bidborough?
Care home hog roast in Bidborough, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. For open days and day centre get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and new potatoes.
At a rural home near Bidborough, access matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. Late May in Bidborough has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your residents
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Bidborough
Is Bidborough too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough?
The closest is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Occasions we serve in Bidborough
Families and staff can join in.
Hosts in Bidborough book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
Care home hog roasts in Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Care home events in Bidborough are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Bidborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bidborough to London (about 27 miles away).
Some homes in Bidborough have links with a local church such as Parish Church of St Lawrence, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Barden Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
This part of Kent takes in TN3 and TN4. Streets in the area include High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bidborough include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Bidborough
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Bidborough
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Sign-off from management
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bidborough
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Bidborough
Also in Bidborough
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards