Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Events in London
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in London. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Village fêtes
- Town and village days
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in London
Fairs, fêtes and events in London
London is in Greater London. We cover events in London, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 764 places across Greater London.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Charles Dickens Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. An event in Newington Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A2 and A10 close by, London is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, London has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
How our hog roast for events works in London
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and car and steam shows.
In London, roast pork rolls are a reliable crowd-pleaser at events. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Events we cater in London
It suits all ages.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in London and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community days and street fairs
- Club events
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Elephant & Castle station serves London directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer events in London have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for London, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near London
More for events in London
Questions from London
Which station is closest to London?
London has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
Can you do a hog roast in Newington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where the roaster can go in London
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Details of what the event requires
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in London
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Why choose a hog roast in London?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why London hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away