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Care Home Hog Roast in Richmond upon Thames
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Richmond upon Thames and across Greater London.
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Book a hog roast in Richmond upon Thames
Care home hog roast in Richmond upon Thames, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Richmond upon Thames book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes, and we’re often booked for themed days and home anniversaries.
In Richmond upon Thames, care homes normally have limited outdoor space, so we agree a cooking spot clear of ambulance access and windows. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Planning a hog roast day in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. We cater care home events across Richmond upon Thames and nearby. Richmond upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
With the B321 and B322 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Families coming by rail can use the station: Richmond station is in Richmond upon Thames itself.
This part of Greater London takes in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover care home events in North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Richmond upon Thames includes Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Richmond pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Richmond upon Thames hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
- Seating for residents
Richmond upon Thames 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late May, sunset in Richmond upon Thames is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Richmond upon Thames: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond station, in Richmond upon Thames itself.
Could you cook in Pesthouse Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Why choose care home hog roast in Richmond upon Thames?
We fit in with your day.
Here’s what people in Richmond upon Thames most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Retirement housing events
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Holy Trinity Richmond, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Richmond upon Thames
Also in Richmond upon Thames
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away