Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bobbing, Kent
Care home hog roast in Bobbing: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre lunches
Book a hog roast in Bobbing
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Bobbing
For care homes in Bobbing, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and seasonal events, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
For a care home near Bobbing, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Care home hog roasts in Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Bobbing, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Bobbing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Bartholomew sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in ME9, we can roast on site for your residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
FAQs for Bobbing
How far is Bobbing from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What affects the price in Bobbing
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bobbing, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bobbing
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Seating for residents
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In summer, Bobbing has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Places near Bobbing
Other occasions in Bobbing
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Bobbing
We plan around the home’s routines.
However big or small the event in Bobbing, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Families’ days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Newington station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Bobbing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away