City of London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in City of London
Looking for a hog roast day in City of London? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Community open days
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in City of London
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
About our care home hog roast in City of London
In City of London, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. On the menu are new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater families’ days and residents’ themed days.
In City of London, care homes generally have limited outdoor space, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, the light in City of London goes at about 7:05pm, 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why City of London hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Seating for residents
City of London is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Hog roast days near City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. A hog roast suits care home events around City of London, whatever the venue.
With the A1 and A3 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Old photos of Ludgate Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
This part of City of London takes in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A1 and A3, City of London is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For care home events just outside City of London, we cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (less than half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near City of London include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Fleece pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast day in City of London
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in City of London?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to City of London?
City of London has its own station: London Cannon Street station.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What affects the price in City of London
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Site access
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for City of London, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in City of London
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
However big or small the event in City of London, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
If your residents have links with St Olave Old Jewry, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near City of London
More for events in City of London
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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