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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Plaistow, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Plaistow and the surrounding area.
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
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Care home hog roasts in Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Plaistow. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Old photos of Old Ford Island can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The A1011 make Plaistow a simple journey for us.
Anywhere in E13, E16 and E6, we can bring the roaster to you. From Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Plaistow include the A1011, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. For care home events just outside Plaistow, we cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Plaistow include Newham Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Care home hog roast in Plaistow, carved to order
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for community open days and retirement housing events.
In Plaistow, we cook in the home’s garden or car park, as agreed with the manager. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Approval from the home
Plaistow 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books care home hog roast in Plaistow?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
Some homes in Plaistow have links with a local church such as Memorial Community Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Plaistow: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Plaistow?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Plaistow?
The closest is West Ham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event in Plaistow. In late May, sunset in Plaistow is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away