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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Oakthorpe Park, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Oakthorpe Park.
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Oakthorpe Park
How our care home hog roast works in Oakthorpe Park
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. On the menu are halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater day centre get-togethers and family days with visitors.
In Oakthorpe Park, care homes typically have limited outdoor space, so we plan a spot that keeps emergency access clear. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast day in Oakthorpe Park
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Oakthorpe Park?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Oakthorpe Park?
Palmers Green station, in Oakthorpe Park itself.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September sunset in Oakthorpe Park is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
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.
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Perfect for your care home event in Oakthorpe Park
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Here’s what people in Oakthorpe Park most often book a hog roast for:
- Residents’ themed days
- Families’ days
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre lunches
Some homes in Oakthorpe Park have links with a local church such as St Michael-at-Bowes, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Towns and villages near Oakthorpe Park
What else we do in Oakthorpe Park
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal isn’t offered
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For event organisers in Oakthorpe Park
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Hog roast days near Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. We cater care home events of every size in Oakthorpe Park. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Oakthorpe Park to London (about 8 miles away).
Old photos of Barfield Allotments Nature Park can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, Palmers Green station serves Oakthorpe Park directly.
For care home events in N13, N22 and N11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Oakthorpe Park include the A105, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Other places close to Oakthorpe Park we cover include Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (within half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (less than half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Alfred Herring pub (under half a mile north)
Why choose a hog roast in Oakthorpe Park?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from opening windows
As a London location, Oakthorpe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Oakthorpe Park
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards