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Christmas Hog Roast for Holborn
Christmas hog roast in Holborn: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Holborn
How our Christmas hog roast works in Holborn
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We serve apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for winter fairs and markets and new Year parties.
London Christmas parties in Holborn are frequently at offices, pubs with a courtyard or homes with a garden. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In December, it is dark in Holborn by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Holborn
- Site access
- Time on site
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
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.
Events we cater in Holborn
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Holborn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Winter open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
If a church like St Alban's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Holborn
What if our house in Holborn has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Holborn?
Holborn has its own station: Farringdon station.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Christmas parties in Holborn: local tips
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Holborn. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are coming by rail, Farringdon station is in Holborn itself. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Alban's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in WC1X, WC1N and EC1R start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Holborn include the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. For Christmas parties just outside Holborn, we cover Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Postal Museum (under half a mile north) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Holborn include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include City Academy (within half a mile north) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Yorkshire Grey pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.5 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A short route for our equipment
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
As a London location, Holborn is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away