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Event Catering in Orpington
Planning an event in Orpington and need caterers? We bring hot, generous food and the team to serve it.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work events and open days
Caterers in Orpington
How our event catering works in Orpington
Most people looking for caterers in Orpington want the same things: good food, on time, with no mess left behind. That’s what we do, with a hog roast or a barbecue. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and garden parties, serving pulled pork, salads and beef brisket.
Events in Orpington range from back-garden birthdays to office courtyards and school fairs. London gardens are frequently compact, so we look for a spot clear of fences and windows. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy the event.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menus
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Alongside
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Orpington
Weddings to wakes, all covered
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Orpington:
- Gatherings after a service
- Corporate days
- Crew lunches
- Care home days
If you had Jubilee Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner before booking caterers.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space to serve as well as cook
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
Orpington 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.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
How we compare with other caterers
Compared with a caterer who drops food off, our team cooks on site and serves your guests, and clears up afterwards. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We arrive well before food time and set up under cover, where we agreed with you or the venue.
Add sides for a proper meal.
Orpington: your questions answered
Could you cook in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Orpington?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
When should we book?
Once you know the date. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you serve inside?
The cooking happens outside; serving can normally be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Check with your venue.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What sort of catering do you do?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, with sides and vegetarian and vegan options. Tell us about the event and we will suggest the food.
Can you cater somewhere with no kitchen?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, so gardens, fields and car parks all work.
What happens on the day
With cover over the cooking, rain rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Orpington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, the place and how many.
- 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Orpington
What else we do in Orpington
Choosing caterers near Orpington
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Thinking about caterers in Orpington? We can help. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Orpington include Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Down House (4.2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently have approved caterer lists, so check early. Churches such as St Andrew's rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby generally does. Orpington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so countryside venues are close by. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Orpington include the A224 and B258, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Orpington we cover include St Mary Cray (1 mile north), Chislehurst (3 miles north-west), Sidcup (3 miles north), Bromley (4 miles west) and Eltham (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Orpington includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Orpington include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Albert pub (under half a mile east)
What we cook
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
What catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- 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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards