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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shacklewell, Greater London
We bring a hog roast day to Shacklewell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open afternoons
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast in Shacklewell
Care home hog roast in Shacklewell, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Shacklewell suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater staff appreciation days and garden fêtes.
London care homes around Shacklewell often sit on busy streets with tight access, so we check the route in with the manager beforehand. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In summer, Shacklewell has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically 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?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Places near Shacklewell
What else we do in Shacklewell
Hog roast days near Shacklewell
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. We cater care home events of every size in Shacklewell. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Woodberry Wetlands is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Shacklewell: Rectory Road station.
We cover care home events in every part of the N16, E8 and E5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Shacklewell sits on or near the A107, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shacklewell include Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Local schools include Shacklewell Primary School (under half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Shacklewell Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or N16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shacklewell
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Shacklewell, including:
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
The A107 make Shacklewell a simple journey for us.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Shacklewell: your questions answered
Could you cook in Stoke Newington Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Shacklewell?
Rectory Road station, in Shacklewell itself.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
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.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
Shacklewell 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away