Kent · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Oldbury
Looking for a hog roast day in Oldbury? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Community open days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff appreciation days
Slow-roasted pork in Oldbury
About our care home hog roast in Oldbury
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Whether it is families’ days and care home summer fairs, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your residents.
For a care home near Oldbury, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, the light in Oldbury goes at about 7:00pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Oldbury, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
FAQs for Oldbury
Do you come out to small places like Oldbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Oldbury?
Yes, Oldbury is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Oldbury: care homes and access
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Oldbury suit a hog roast. Oldbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Oldbury to London (about 22 miles away).
Some homes in Oldbury have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Oldbury.
For care home events in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your care home event is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (within half a mile south)
Where the roaster can go in Oldbury
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Oldbury
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your care home event in Oldbury
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Oldbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards