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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Forestdale, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Forestdale and the surrounding area.
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Forestdale
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Show allergens at the stall
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About our hog roast for events in Forestdale
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Forestdale. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Typical bookings include charity days and small festivals, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
Street parties and school fairs in Forestdale suit a hog roast stall. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Forestdale is well within our area for events. Forestdale is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
An event in Addington Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. School fairs, for a school like Courtwood Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Events anywhere in CR0 and CR2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your event is on Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Forestdale, we cover Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Forestdale includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Forestdale
It is food people can carry round the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Forestdale:
- Community events
- Country shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Sanderstead station, about 2.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Forestdale is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Forestdale: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Forestdale?
Sanderstead station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Forestdale?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Forestdale?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A queuing area
- A safe distance from other traders
As a London location, Forestdale 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Forestdale
Also in Forestdale
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards