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Care Home Hog Roast in Charcott
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Charcott and across Kent.
- Families’ days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Charcott
Perfect for your care home event in Charcott
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Charcott, including:
- Care home summer fairs
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
Old photos of Barden Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
How our care home hog roast works in Charcott
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone days for the home and staff thank-you lunches.
Near Charcott, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Charcott
Can you do a hog roast in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Charcott close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Why choose a hog roast in Charcott?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Charcott
What else we do in Charcott
Care homes around Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Charcott suit a hog roast. Charcott is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If your residents have links with Church of St Luke, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home events in Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (within half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Charcott has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards