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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hoxton, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Hoxton.
- Retirement community days
- Community open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Book a hog roast in Hoxton
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Hoxton
Retirement housing and day centres around Hoxton book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We are often asked to cater open afternoons and retirement housing events, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
London care homes around Hoxton often sit on busy streets with tight access, so we agree access and timings with the home first. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hoxton
Which station is closest to Hoxton?
Hoxton station, in Hoxton itself.
What if our house in Hoxton has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What affects the price in Hoxton
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from emergency routes
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
As a London location, Hoxton 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
Who books care home hog roast in Hoxton?
We plan around the home’s routines.
However big or small the event in Hoxton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Families’ days
- Community open days
- Summer fêtes
- Seasonal events
Visitors arriving by train should know that Hoxton station is in Hoxton itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Towns and villages near Hoxton
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Care home hog roasts in Hoxton
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Care home events in Hoxton are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hoxton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
Barnsbury Wood is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the A1200 and A1208 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
We cover care home events in every part of N1, N1P and EC1V and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on City Road, Noel Road and East Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Hoxton on the A1200 and A1208, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Hoxton we cover include Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Hoxton is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for care home events.
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west) and Hackney Walk (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoxton include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Hackney University Technical College (under half a mile south-east) and Islington Green School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Stag's Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles north-west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late May in Hoxton has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards