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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Merton, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Merton.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Merton?
About our care home hog roast in Merton
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Typical bookings include days for relatives and residents’ themed days, with apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
For a care home in Merton, a corner of the garden or car park usually works. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Merton (SW19)
- County
- 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
Merton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Merton?
The closest is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if our house in Merton has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can you cater in Merton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Merton and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When 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.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In summer, Merton has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request thin slices
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Merton
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Merton, such as:
- Retirement housing events
- Community open days
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Merton Park Green Walks is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
Merton 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.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Merton hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast days near Merton
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Merton. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Merton to London (7 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north. Merton is on or near the A24, so access for our equipment is simple.
Here we cover the SW19 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Merton is on the A24, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Merton
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards