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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shirley Oaks, Greater London
We bring a hog roast day to Shirley Oaks and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Book a hog roast in Shirley Oaks
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Shirley Oaks is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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About our care home hog roast in Shirley Oaks
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We serve thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and open afternoons.
Care homes in Shirley Oaks often have a small garden or car park, so we agree a cooking spot clear of ambulance access and windows. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Shirley Oaks
Can you do a hog roast in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Shirley Oaks?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Shirley Oaks
What else we do in Shirley Oaks
Why choose care home hog roast in Shirley Oaks?
It turns a normal day into an event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shirley Oaks:
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
- Summer fêtes
- Open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Shirley Methodist Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
Shirley Oaks is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Shirley Oaks: care homes and access
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Shirley Oaks suit a hog roast. We cater 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Bramley Bank may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
We cater care home events across CR0, SE25 and CR9. Your care home event could be at a house on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A232 close by, Shirley Oaks is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Shirley Oaks, we also cover Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Shirley Oaks includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shirley Oaks include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Shirley Oaks hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards