Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Headstone, Greater London
We bring a hog roast day to Headstone and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre events
- Residents’ themed days
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Headstone
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Headstone, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we are frequently booked for day centre events and milestone days for the home.
London care homes around Headstone often sit on busy streets with tight access, so we check the route in with the manager beforehand. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Headstone (HA5, HA3, HA2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose care home hog roast in Headstone?
It turns a normal day into an event.
People around Headstone book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Family days with visitors
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
Families coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Headstone: Headstone Lane station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A named contact on the day
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
As a London location, Headstone 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Headstone
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
Planning a hog roast day in Headstone
Headstone is about 1 mile east of Hatch End, in Greater London. Hosts in Headstone book us for care home events of all sizes. Headstone is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Some homes in Headstone have links with a local church such as Hatch End Free Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Harrow Weald Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Here we cover the HA5, HA3 and HA2 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Anselm Road, Ufford Road and Chantry Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Hatch End (1 mile west), Harrow Weald (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Belmont (2 miles east) and Carpenders Park (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kodak Museum (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Hatch End High School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Headstone
What else we do in Headstone
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Halal is not offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Headstone hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Headstone
Which station is closest to Headstone?
Headstone has its own station: Headstone Lane station.
Could you cook in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For a summer hog roast day in Headstone, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away