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Hog Roast for Events for North Finchley
Planning a hog roast for your event in North Finchley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Small festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Fundraising events
A hog roast near North Finchley
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How our hog roast for events works in North Finchley
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and agricultural and country shows, serving a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Street parties and school fairs in North Finchley suit a hog roast stall. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A level pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
North Finchley 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’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
North Finchley: your questions answered
Could you cook in Friary Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to North Finchley?
New Southgate station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is it pay as you go?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll talk it through.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest a way to make it work.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Nearby places to North Finchley
What else we do in North Finchley
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. 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.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Community events around North Finchley
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around North Finchley suit a hog roast. North Finchley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from North Finchley to London (about 9 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. A summer fête at St. Barnabas Church is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Anywhere in N12, N20 and N11, we can roast on site for your visitors. Whether your event is on High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A1000 close by, North Finchley is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (under half a mile south) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near North Finchley include St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (less than half a mile south-west) and Woodhouse College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bohemia pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles south)
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. For an autumn event in North Finchley, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away