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Christmas Hog Roast in Finsbury
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Finsbury and the surrounding area.
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Christmas hog roast for Finsbury
How our Christmas hog roast works in Finsbury
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We’re often asked to cater society Christmas socials and lights switch-on evenings, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
For Christmas parties in Finsbury, the roaster needs a lit, covered spot outdoors, such as a yard, courtyard or garden. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Finsbury: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Finsbury?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Christmas catering near Finsbury
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Finsbury, whatever the venue. Finsbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
A winter fair at a school like Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of EC1V, N1 and EC2A. Local streets include Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Finsbury is on the A1 and A501, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Finsbury include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (within half a mile north-east) and Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.5 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
As a London location, Finsbury 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Finsbury
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Finsbury
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Also in Finsbury
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Finsbury hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Finsbury are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Finsbury
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Finsbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
The A1 and A501 make Finsbury easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away