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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Rotherhithe, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for your event to Rotherhithe and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Charity days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fun runs and sports events
Planning an event in Rotherhithe?
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Rotherhithe are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- 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.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our hog roast for events in Rotherhithe
Country shows near Rotherhithe suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for club events and agricultural and country shows.
London street parties and fairs in Rotherhithe need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Give us a contact on the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Rotherhithe
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotherhithe: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Rotherhithe?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if our house in Rotherhithe has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Do you do charity events?
Get in touch.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch
- A firm way on and off the field
Rotherhithe 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Events we cater in Rotherhithe
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Rotherhithe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
- Community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Trinity Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
Places near Rotherhithe
What else we do in Rotherhithe
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Rotherhithe events: pitches and permissions
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Hosts in Rotherhithe book us for events of all sizes. Rotherhithe is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Alfred Salter Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, Rotherhithe has its own station, Canada Water station.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE8 and E1W. That could mean an event in a garden on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Rotherhithe sits on or near the A200, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Rotherhithe, we also cover Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Rotherhithe include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship York pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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