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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Kenley, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Kenley and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Home anniversaries
Care home hog roast in Kenley
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Care home hog roast in Kenley, carved to order
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Typical bookings include staff appreciation days and retirement community days, with halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
In Kenley, we cook in the home’s garden or car park, as agreed with the manager. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- 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
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Kenley
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Flat ground in the grounds
As a London location, Kenley 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 before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Other occasions in Kenley
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In summer, Kenley has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Kenley questions
What if our house in Kenley has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Kenley?
Kenley has its own station: Kenley station.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Planning a hog roast day in Kenley
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Kenley. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
With the A22 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We cover care home events in every part of the CR8 and CR2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A22, Kenley is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (under half a mile east)
Why choose care home hog roast in Kenley?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
People around Kenley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
Old photos of Foxley Wood can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards