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Care Home Hog Roast for Hollingbourne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hollingbourne.
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Hollingbourne
Care home hog roast in Hollingbourne, slow-roasted on site
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries of the home and days for relatives, with halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
Country homes near Hollingbourne often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
For event organisers in Hollingbourne
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hollingbourne
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hollingbourne
Which station is closest to Hollingbourne?
Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hollingbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
What affects the price in Hollingbourne
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Hollingbourne
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hollingbourne
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hollingbourne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
Some homes in Hollingbourne have links with a local church such as All Saints Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late May in Hollingbourne has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Hollingbourne: care homes and access
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Hollingbourne suit a hog roast. Hollingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hollingbourne to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Detling Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Hollingbourne, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across the ME17 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Hollingbourne, we also cover Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hollingbourne include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards