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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Old Ford, 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 Old Ford.
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
- Themed days
Book a hog roast in Old Ford
How our care home hog roast works in Old Ford
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Whether it’s days for relatives and seasonal events, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
London care homes around Old Ford often sit on busy streets with tight access, so we agree access and timings with the home first. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Old Ford
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Someone to meet us
Old Ford 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Who books care home hog roast in Old Ford?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Old Ford, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late May, sunset in Old Ford is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
Old Ford questions
Which station is closest to Old Ford?
The closest is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Grove Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
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 are paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Old Ford, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Old Ford, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old Ford Island is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Volunteers from churches such as St Paul Old Ford sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Wherever your care home event is in E3, E15 and E9, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Places near Old Ford
Also in Old Ford
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away