Kent · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Coldred, Kent
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 Coldred.
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Coldred
About our care home hog roast in Coldred
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater days for relatives and summer fêtes.
For a care home near Coldred, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
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Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-September sunset in Coldred is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Coldred questions
What’s the nearest station to Coldred?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will give your team the information they need.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Coldred
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away quietly.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Occasions we serve in Coldred
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in Coldred, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Community open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
If your residents have links with Church of St Pancras, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
Care home hog roasts in Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. A hog roast suits care home events around Coldred, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Old photos of Dover Western Heights can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Shepherds Well station is about 1.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coldred, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across CT15 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover care home events in Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Coldred includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from management
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Coldred
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away