Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Coldharbour, Greater London
Treat your staff to a proper hog roast at your staff event in Coldharbour. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Project wrap-ups
- Team-building days
- Site open days
Corporate hog roast in Coldharbour
For event organisers in Coldharbour
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Coldharbour
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: access, gas cooking and the cooking area. Tell us what your facilities team needs. On the menu are crackling, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and family days and summer team parties.
Around Coldharbour, workplace bookings tend to use car parks, yards and courtyards. Get facilities’ approval for gas cooking early. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Coldharbour (SE9, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
Coldharbour is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
What affects the price in Coldharbour
There’s no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
FAQs for Coldharbour
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
Mottingham station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Could you cook in Elmstead Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can a company book?
Let us know your company’s booking requirements, and we’ll confirm how booking and payment work.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your staff will smell it long before they see it. Evening staff events in Coldharbour need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Coldharbour for staff days and open days
Coldharbour is about 4 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around Coldharbour. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Coldharbour include Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north) and Bromley Palace (2.3 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Staff events anywhere in SE9 and BR7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Horley Road and Dorset Road, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover staff events in Mottingham (1 mile west), Chinbrook (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-east), Eltham (1 mile north) and Middle Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.6 miles south-west) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Coldharbour include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Coldharbour?
Next to sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Coldharbour
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away