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Care Home Hog Roast for Laddingford
Care home hog roast in Laddingford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
Care home hog roast in Laddingford
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Laddingford
Day centres and retirement housing near Laddingford also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We serve new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for day centre get-togethers and open days.
Country homes near Laddingford frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Also near Laddingford
Also in Laddingford
Laddingford: care homes and access
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Laddingford is well within our area for care home events. Laddingford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Laddingford to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Some homes in Laddingford have links with a local church such as St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Care home events anywhere in ME18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your care home event could be at a house on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Laddingford we cover include Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Travel to Laddingford
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Laddingford
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September sunset in Laddingford is about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Laddingford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Laddingford hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Laddingford
We plan around the home’s routines.
In Laddingford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Residents’ themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
Your questions about a hog roast day in Laddingford
How far is Laddingford from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Laddingford?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater in Laddingford?
Yes, Laddingford is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away