Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bloodden, Kent
Looking for a hog roast day in Bloodden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Bloodden
Why choose care home hog roast in Bloodden?
Families and staff can join in.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of the Holy Innocents, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
About our care home hog roast in Bloodden
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement housing events and summer fêtes.
Near Bloodden, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Bloodden
Is Bloodden close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bloodden?
Bloodden has its own station: Adisham station.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Bloodden: care homes and access
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast day in Bloodden? We cover the whole area. Bloodden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Adisham station is in Bloodden itself. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your residents. If your venue is just outside Bloodden, we also cover Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bloodden
More for events in Bloodden
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, the light in Bloodden goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards