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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Merton, Greater London
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Merton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Car and steam shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
Hog roast for events in Merton
How our hog roast for events works in Merton
Charity fundraisers in Merton can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. For school fairs and sports days and fundraising events, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
Events in Merton range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and the roaster needs a pitch with clearance. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Merton
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Merton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Food and music festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Charity days
- PTA summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late May, sunset in Merton is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s 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 clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Merton events: pitches and permissions
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Merton and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Merton to London (about 7 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Merton Abbey Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Church fêtes, at churches such as St John The Divine, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Events anywhere in SW19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A24 close by, Merton is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to events in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Schools near Merton include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Nelson Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Merton questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Merton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Merton?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you do charity events?
Contact us.
Do you cover Merton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Merton and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
Merton 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What else we do in Merton
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards