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Care Home Hog Roast in Thamesmead
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Thamesmead and across Greater London.
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Thamesmead
Care home hog roast in Thamesmead, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Typical bookings include day centre events and care home summer fairs, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Around Thamesmead, getting equipment to a care home garden can mean a side gate or a rear entrance, so we agree access and timings with the home first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, the light in Thamesmead goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Thamesmead
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Thamesmead: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Thamesmead?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Thamesmead?
Abbey Wood station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Towns and villages near Thamesmead
Other occasions in Thamesmead
Where the roaster can go in Thamesmead
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Away from opening windows
Thamesmead 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Care homes around Thamesmead
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Thamesmead and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Thamesmead to London (10 miles away).
Some homes in Thamesmead have links with a local church such as St Paul, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Crossness Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
For care home events in SE28, SE2 and DA18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Thamesmead, we also cover Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Garrard Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Events we cater in Thamesmead
We fit in with your day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Day centre lunches
- Care home summer fairs
Visitors arriving by train should know that Abbey Wood station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Thamesmead
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away