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Event Catering in Herne Hill
We cater all kinds of events in Herne Hill, with a hog roast or a barbecue cooked on site.
- Film and TV crews
- School fairs and sports days
- Milestone birthdays
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Event catering in Herne Hill, cooked on site
From weddings to wakes and fêtes to film sets in Herne Hill: each one gets a menu planned around it. Start with the occasion and we’ll do the rest. For location shoots and care home summer events, we can cook pulled pork, hog roast rolls with crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
Getting our equipment into a London venue in Herne Hill needs a little planning: parking for our vehicle and a route to the cooking spot. We will plan the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to.
- Where
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast, BBQ or both
- Alongside
- Halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve), salads and potatoes
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover on the agreed spot. A hog roast cooks for hours before serving; a barbecue cooks through service. Evening events in Herne Hill need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We set up before food time.
- Hot food is served at the time you chose.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Choosing caterers in Herne Hill
Compared with a formal plated meal, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, though plates and sides make it a proper meal. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Cooked where you are
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Two menus to choose from
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Who books event catering in Herne Hill?
Weddings to wakes, all covered
Hosts in Herne Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location shoots
- Birthdays and garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
For anyone arriving by rail, North Dulwich station is in Herne Hill itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Flat ground outdoors for the cooking
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
As a London location, Herne Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef brisket
Catering an event in Herne Hill
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits events around Herne Hill, whatever the venue. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.7 miles south) and Buckingham Palace (3.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site. Parks such as Belair Park typically need council permission for caterers, so check first.
Events anywhere in SE22, SW2 and SE24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A204 and A2214 close by, Herne Hill is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Stockwell (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Streatham (2 miles south-west), West Norwood (2 miles south) and Kennington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Herne Hill includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Herne Hill include The Charter School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Half Moon pub (under half a mile west)
What catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
All the cooking kit comes with us, so there is nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
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What else we do in Herne Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Herne Hill questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Herne Hill?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Herne Hill?
Herne Hill has its own station: North Dulwich station.
Do you need a kitchen at the venue?
No. We cook outdoors under cover: we just need a level, open spot outside.
Do you cover Herne Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How far ahead 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 will check.
Which menu suits our event?
It depends on your guests: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest one.
What about vegetarian guests?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards