Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Childs Hill, Greater London
We bring a hog roast day across Childs Hill and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre events
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
Book a hog roast in Childs Hill
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
Childs Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast in Childs Hill, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Childs Hill suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We are frequently asked to cater summer fêtes and day centre events, with apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
London care homes around Childs Hill frequently sit on busy streets with tight access, so we check the route in with the manager beforehand. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Location
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Childs Hill?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Childs Hill
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Childs Hill
Also in Childs Hill
Childs Hill questions
Could you cook in Childs Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Childs Hill?
Cricklewood station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In summer, Childs Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or NW2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Childs Hill: care homes and access
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Childs Hill. Childs Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Old photos of Westbere Copse can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Childs Hill have links with a local church such as All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Here we cover the NW2, NW3 and NW11 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Childs Hill, we also cover Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Childs Hill include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (under half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Childs Hill
We plan around the home’s routines.
People around Childs Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Community open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Cricklewood station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Halal is not offered
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards