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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Locksbottom, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Locksbottom.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Community open days
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Locksbottom
How our care home hog roast works in Locksbottom
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Locksbottom suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We’re often asked to cater themed days and anniversaries of the home, serving rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
London care homes around Locksbottom frequently sit on busy streets with tight access, so we agree access and timings with the home first. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Locksbottom
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Locksbottom?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Locksbottom?
Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Locksbottom: care homes and access
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. A hog roast suits care home events around Locksbottom, whatever the venue. Locksbottom is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Locksbottom to London (about 11 miles away).
Old photos of Summer Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Paul, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Locksbottom, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the BR6, BR2 and BR5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from emergency routes
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Locksbottom is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
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The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer hog roast day in Locksbottom, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BR6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Locksbottom?
Families and staff can join in.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Home anniversaries
For families visiting by train, Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards