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Care Home Hog Roast in Colindale
We bring a hog roast day to Colindale and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast in Colindale
Care home hog roast in Colindale, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. For care home summer fairs and retirement housing events, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and new potatoes for your residents.
Around Colindale, getting equipment to a care home garden can mean a side gate or a rear entrance, so we check the route in with the manager beforehand. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
As a London location, Colindale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Colindale
More for events in Colindale
Hog roast days near Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Colindale suit a hog roast. Colindale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Hendon station is about 1 mile away. The A5150 make Colindale a simple journey for us.
Care home events anywhere in NW9, NW4 and HA8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Colindale is on the A5150, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Colindale, we also cover West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Colindale includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Colindale
What if our house in Colindale has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Sunny Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Colindale?
Yes, Colindale is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
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.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. By late September, the light in Colindale goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Colindale
It turns a normal day into an event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
Copthall South Fields is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away