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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Coldblow, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Coldblow.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Coldblow
Care home hog roast in Coldblow, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for families’ days and community open days.
Care homes in Coldblow often have a small garden or car park, so we agree a cooking spot clear of ambulance access and windows. 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.
- Area
- Coldblow (DA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In summer, Coldblow has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:50pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your care home event in Coldblow
Families and staff can join in.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coldblow and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
What affects the price in Coldblow
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Coldblow: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Coldblow?
The closest is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you cover Coldblow?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Planning a hog roast day in Coldblow
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Coldblow for care home events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bexley station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Old photos of Wansunt Pit can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Coldblow.
We cater care home events across DA5. Streets in the area include St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Coldblow includes Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Old Wick pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact on the day
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Flat ground in the grounds
Coldblow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away