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Care Home Hog Roast for Little Woodcote
We bring a hog roast day across Little Woodcote and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Little Woodcote?
About our care home hog roast in Little Woodcote
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is thank-you meals for staff and residents’ themed days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
London care homes around Little Woodcote frequently sit on busy streets with tight access, so we check the route in with the manager beforehand. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Little Woodcote (SM5, CR8, SM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Little Woodcote
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Themed days
Volunteers from churches such as St. Patrick's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
FAQs for Little Woodcote
Can you do a hog roast in Carshalton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Little Woodcote?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Little Woodcote: care homes and access
Little Woodcote is about 2 miles west of Purley, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Little Woodcote and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Little Woodcote to London (about 11 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Woodmansterne station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Roundshaw Downs may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Here we cover the SM5, CR8 and SM6 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Woodmansterne Lane, Little Woodcote Lane and Oaks Track or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Woodcote Green (1 mile east), Woodcote (1 mile east), Peaks Hill (1 mile east), Roundshaw (2 miles north-east) and Woodmansterne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles north-west) and Centrale Croydon (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wallington High School for Girls (0.8 miles north-east) and Laleham Lea School (1.2 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re 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.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late May, sunset in Little Woodcote is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
- Someone to meet us
Little Woodcote 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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