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Christmas Hog Roast in Roundshaw
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Roundshaw and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Roundshaw
About our Christmas hog roast in Roundshaw
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas family parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
London Christmas parties in Roundshaw are frequently at offices, pubs with a courtyard or homes with a garden. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Roundshaw. In December, it’s dark in Roundshaw by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SM6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Roundshaw
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Roundshaw, such as:
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
A winter fair at a school like Wallington Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roundshaw questions
What’s the nearest station to Roundshaw?
The closest is Wallington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What if our house in Roundshaw has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Roundshaw 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Roundshaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Roundshaw
More for events in Roundshaw
Festive bookings around Roundshaw
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Roundshaw and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Roundshaw is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Paul's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Wallington station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
Here we cover the SM6, CR8 and CR0 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Roundshaw includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (under half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away