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Care Home Hog Roast in Broadwater Down
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Broadwater Down.
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Planning an event in Broadwater Down?
Care home hog roast in Broadwater Down, carved to order
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. We’re often asked to cater summer fêtes and retirement community days, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
Smaller homes around Broadwater Down may only have a modest garden, so we check the space with photos first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Hog roast days near Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Broadwater Down for care home events and the places nearby. Broadwater Down is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Old photos of Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Broadwater Down, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your care home event is on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Broadwater Down is on the A267, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Broadwater Down we cover include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Broadwater Down include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Sir Alf Ramsey pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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Who books care home hog roast in Broadwater Down?
Families and staff can join in.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broadwater Down and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Community open days
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
If your residents have links with St Mark's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September sunset in Broadwater Down is 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.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Where the roaster can go in Broadwater Down
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the home
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Broadwater Down questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Broadwater Down close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards