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Care Home Hog Roast in Golders Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Golders Green.
- Family days with visitors
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
A hog roast near Golders Green
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Chicken can be added.
Care home hog roast in Golders Green, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Golders Green book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For thank-you meals for staff and summer fêtes, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken and more.
Care homes in Golders Green often have a small garden or car park, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Golders Green: care homes and access
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast day in Golders Green? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Cricklewood station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Turner's Wood is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Anywhere in NW11, NW2 and NW3, we can roast on site for your residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Golders Green, we cover Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find New End Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Golders Green includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include The King Alfred School (0.6 miles south-east) and The Henrietta Barnett School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Golders Green
What’s the nearest station to Golders Green?
Cricklewood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Golders Green?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Golders Green?
Yes, Golders Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally 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 you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. Late-September sunset in Golders Green is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books care home hog roast in Golders Green?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Anniversaries of the home
- Care home summer fairs
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Alban the Martyr sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
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.
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What else we do in Golders Green
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
Golders Green 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Golders Green
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away