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Christmas Hog Roast for Barbican Estate
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Barbican Estate and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Barbican Estate
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Barbican Estate, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Barbican Estate: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For year-end thank-yous and festive family get-togethers, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
London Christmas parties in Barbican Estate are frequently at offices, pubs with a courtyard or homes with a garden. Tell us about lighting and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In Barbican Estate, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Barbican Estate, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Barbican Estate in December: what to know
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barbican Estate and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Giles-without-Cripplegate can book a hog roast stall. The A1 and A40 make Barbican Estate easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
We cater Christmas parties across EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Barbican Estate sits on or near the A1 and A40, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Barbican Estate, we also cover Finsbury (1 mile north), City of London (1 mile south), St Luke's (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east) and Aldgate (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (under half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Barbican Estate include Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile north-west) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-west)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Barbican Estate?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Barbican Estate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
A winter fair at a school like Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Barbican Estate: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Barbican Estate?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Barbican Estate?
Moorgate station, in Barbican Estate itself.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Indoor space for eating
- Vehicle access close by
Barbican Estate 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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