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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Mott's Mill, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Mott's Mill.
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Residents’ themed days
Book a hog roast in Mott's Mill
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How our care home hog roast works in Mott's Mill
Day centres and retirement housing near Mott's Mill also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Typical bookings include anniversaries of the home and community open days, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Mott's Mill may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care home hog roasts in Mott's Mill
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. We cater care home events across Mott's Mill and nearby, from gardens to fields. Mott's Mill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Mott's Mill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Mott's Mill includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why choose care home hog roast in Mott's Mill?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Mott's Mill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
Old photos of Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
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
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Mott's Mill
What’s the nearest station to Mott's Mill?
Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late May, sunset in Mott's Mill is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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