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Christmas Hog Roast in Vale of Health
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vale of Health? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Christmas fairs
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vale of Health
What’s the nearest station to Vale of Health?
Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Vale of Health?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Vale of Health?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Vale of Health and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Vale of Health
For a work Christmas party in Vale of Health, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it’s society Christmas socials and winter fairs and markets, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and roast turkey for your guests.
For Christmas parties in Vale of Health, 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. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Christmas catering near Vale of Health
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Vale of Health and the surrounding area. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Vale of Health to London (about 6 miles away).
Vale of Health is on or near the A502, so we can reach it easily in winter. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Christ Church Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in NW3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Vale of Health sits on or near the A502, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Vale of Health include Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Schools near Vale of Health include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Jack Straw's Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Christmas parties in Vale of Health are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Vale of Health
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack up whatever the weather.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Vale of Health?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Vale of Health and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Christ Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
As a London location, Vale of Health 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’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards