Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Cold Harbour, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Cold Harbour.
- Summer fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Milestone days for the home
Slow-roasted pork in Cold Harbour
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Cold Harbour
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. For anniversaries of the home and retirement housing events, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural care homes near Cold Harbour can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Cold Harbour
What else we do in Cold Harbour
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Cold Harbour
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Cold Harbour?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cold Harbour, including:
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: Charing station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
We clear away quietly.
Ask about china.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Cold Harbour questions
Is Cold Harbour too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cold Harbour?
Charing station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Can you cater in Cold Harbour?
Yes, Cold Harbour is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Cold Harbour
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning a hog roast day in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cold Harbour. Cold Harbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St Lawrence, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Cold Harbour is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Care home events anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September sunset in Cold Harbour is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards