Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Cobham, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Cobham and the surrounding area.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Cobham
Care home hog roast in Cobham, slow-roasted on site
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Popular choices include new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement community days and families’ days.
Country homes near Cobham often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Questions from Cobham
Do you come out to small places like Cobham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will be ready.
Do you cover Cobham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cobham and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cobham
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Cobham
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late May in Cobham has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Cobham, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Events we cater in Cobham
Families and staff can join in.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cobham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
- Care home summer fairs
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Cobham: care homes and access
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Cobham, whatever the venue. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Gad's Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the DA12 postcode area. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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