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Christmas Hog Roast in Hendon
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hendon and the surrounding area.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast in Hendon
Christmas catering near Hendon
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Hendon and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hendon to London (8 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hendon School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hendon station is about 0.7 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A5 and A41 close by, Hendon is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hendon we cover include The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Hendon include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Bear pub (under half a mile north-west)
Christmas hog roast in Hendon, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. We serve apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and we are frequently booked for staff Christmas do’s and christmas lights switch-ons.
London Christmas parties in Hendon are often at offices, pubs with a courtyard or homes with a garden. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hendon
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hendon:
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
A Christmas fair at Christ Church Hendon is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Hendon 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.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Hendon are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hendon: your questions answered
What if our house in Hendon has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Hendon Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book our Christmas party?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Hendon?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We pack up whatever the weather.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards