Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Holborough
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Holborough and across Kent.
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Open days
A hog roast near Holborough
Care home hog roast in Holborough, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We are frequently asked to cater days for relatives and themed days, serving new potatoes, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Around Holborough, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Holborough
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Holborough
Also in Holborough
Occasions we serve in Holborough
It brings residents, families and staff together.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Holborough:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Old photos of Burham Down can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: 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-September sunset in Holborough is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Holborough questions
What’s the nearest station to Holborough?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Holborough close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Care home hog roasts in Holborough
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Holborough for care home events and the places nearby. Holborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Holborough to London (about 26 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the New Jerusalem, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in ME6, ME1 and ME19, we can roast on site for your residents. Whether your care home event is on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Holborough, we also cover Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Holborough include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards