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Care Home Hog Roast in Chatham Waterfront
Looking for a hog roast day in Chatham Waterfront? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
A hog roast near Chatham Waterfront
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Care home hog roast in Chatham Waterfront, carved to order
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Chatham Waterfront suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement community days and day centre get-togethers, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
For a care home in a place like Chatham Waterfront, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Chatham Waterfront
Could you cook in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Chatham Waterfront from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Chatham Waterfront
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or ME4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chatham Waterfront
What else we do in Chatham Waterfront
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Perfect for your care home event in Chatham Waterfront
We fit in with your day.
Whatever the occasion in Chatham Waterfront, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
For families visiting by train, Chatham station is in Chatham Waterfront itself.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer hog roast day in Chatham Waterfront, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a hog roast day in Chatham Waterfront
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chatham Waterfront and the surrounding area. Chatham Waterfront is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chatham Waterfront to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St John the Divine, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Residents who remember days out at Ranscombe Farm may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
This part of Medway takes in ME4, ME1 and ME7. Whether your care home event is on New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Chatham Waterfront include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Chatham Waterfront
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away