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Care Home Hog Roast for Palmers Green
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Palmers Green.
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Care home hog roast for Palmers Green
About our care home hog roast in Palmers Green
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Whether it is retirement community days and family days with visitors, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
For a care home in Palmers Green, a corner of the garden or car park normally works, as agreed with the manager. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Palmers Green (N13, N22, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Hog roast days near Palmers Green
Palmers Green is about 6 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. Palmers Green is well within our area for care home events. We cater 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Old photos of Barfield Allotments Nature Park can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Palmers Green is on or near the A105 and A1004, so access for our equipment is simple.
We cater care home events across N13, N22 and N11. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Oak Lane, Fox Lane and York Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Palmers Green on the A105 and A1004, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Palmers Green, we also cover Oakthorpe Park (1 mile south-east), 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).
Well-known places in the area include Broomfield House Museum (within half a mile west) and Greentrees Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Palmers Green include Hazelwood Infant School (less than half a mile east) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Alfred Herring pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Southgate (under half a mile south)
Why choose care home hog roast in Palmers Green?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Whatever the occasion in Palmers Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Garden fêtes
- Families’ days
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre events
Families coming by rail can use the station: Palmers Green has its own station, Palmers Green station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September sunset in Palmers Green is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
- A level spot in the garden or car park
As a London location, Palmers Green 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Palmers Green
Other occasions in Palmers Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Common questions in Palmers Green
Which station is closest to Palmers Green?
Palmers Green station, in Palmers Green itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Broomfield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
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.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or N13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Palmers Green
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away