Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hollybushes
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 Hollybushes.
- Open days
- Day centre events
- Themed days
Book a hog roast in Hollybushes
Care homes around Hollybushes
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater care home events of every size in Hollybushes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hollybushes to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hollybushes, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover care home events in Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
About our care home hog roast in Hollybushes
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We’re often asked to cater day centre lunches and milestone days for the home, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Hollybushes can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In summer, Hollybushes has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:50pm, lunchtime is best.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
To get a quote, just 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.
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How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hollybushes, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hollybushes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Hollybushes
What’s the nearest station to Hollybushes?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Hollybushes too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Occasions we serve in Hollybushes
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Whatever the occasion in Hollybushes, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
For event organisers in Hollybushes
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards