Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Long Ditton, 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 Long Ditton.
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
Care home hog roast for Long Ditton
About our care home hog roast in Long Ditton
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. For family days with visitors and home anniversaries, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
Around Long Ditton, getting equipment to a care home garden can mean a side gate or a rear entrance, so we agree access and timings with the home first. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Care homes around Long Ditton
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Long Ditton. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Long Ditton to London (about 12 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
This part of Greater London takes in KT6, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Long Ditton
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. For a summer hog roast day in Long Ditton, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Long Ditton
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Long Ditton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Long Ditton?
Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Long Ditton?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Events we cater in Long Ditton
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Long Ditton. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
Residents who remember days out at The Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Long Ditton 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards