Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Dulwich, Greater London
We bring a hog roast day to Dulwich and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Families’ days
Care home hog roast in Dulwich
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from the home
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from opening windows
As a London location, Dulwich 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Care home hog roast in Dulwich, slow-roasted on site
In Dulwich, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for residents’ themed days and open afternoons.
Care homes in Dulwich often have a small garden or car park, so we agree a cooking spot clear of ambulance access and windows. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Area hub
- 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
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late May in Dulwich has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Dulwich: care homes and access
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. A hog roast suits care home events around Dulwich, whatever the venue. Dulwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
With the A2216 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. For families visiting by train, West Dulwich station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your care home event is in SE22, SE21 and SE23, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Dulwich sits on or near the A2216, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Other places close to Dulwich we cover include Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Dulwich?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Dulwich
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Dulwich: your questions answered
What if our house in Dulwich has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Dulwich?
The closest is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Perfect for your care home event in Dulwich
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Dulwich, such as:
- Open afternoons
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
Old photos of Knight's Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
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.
What affects the price in Dulwich
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Dulwich
More for events in Dulwich
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away