Medway · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Upper Bush
We bring a hog roast day across Upper Bush and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Bush
Hog roast days near Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Hosts in Upper Bush book us for care home events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Anywhere in ME2, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Upper Bush, we also cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
About our care home hog roast in Upper Bush
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and sheltered housing gatherings.
Rural care homes near Upper Bush can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In late May, sunset in Upper Bush is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Get 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Upper Bush hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Upper Bush
Other occasions in Upper Bush
Occasions we serve in Upper Bush
It brings residents, families and staff together.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
Ranscombe Farm is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Upper Bush questions
Is Upper Bush too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Bush?
Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from opening windows
- A named contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Bush
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
For event organisers in Upper Bush
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards