Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hornchurch, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Hornchurch.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
- Home anniversaries
Care home hog roast for Hornchurch
How our care home hog roast works in Hornchurch
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. On the menu are halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for families’ days and staff appreciation days.
Care homes in Hornchurch frequently have a small garden or car park, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, the light in Hornchurch goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hornchurch
Other occasions in Hornchurch
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Chicken can be added.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Hornchurch
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hornchurch
Can you do a hog roast in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Hornchurch?
The closest is Emerson Park station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Care home hog roasts in Hornchurch
Hornchurch is in Greater London. A hog roast suits care home events around Hornchurch, whatever the venue. Hornchurch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hornchurch to London (14 miles away).
Hornchurch is on or near the A125, so access for our equipment is simple. Residents who remember days out at Hornchurch Cutting may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Anywhere in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1, we can roast on site for your residents. Your care home event could be at a house on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A125 close by, Hornchurch is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Hornchurch, we also cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
A little further out are St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Hornchurch Cutting.
- Nearby schools include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include J.J. Moon's pub (under half a mile north)
Events we cater in Hornchurch
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Whatever the occasion in Hornchurch, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
As a London location, Hornchurch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards