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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shirley, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Shirley.
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Community events
Planning an event in Shirley?
Hog roast for events near Shirley
Agricultural shows and country events near Shirley are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for agricultural and country shows and school events.
In Shirley, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September events in Shirley lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Where the roaster can go in Shirley
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
- A firm way on and off the field
Shirley 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Shirley: your questions answered
Could you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Shirley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Running an event in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Hosts in Shirley book us for events of all sizes. Shirley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shirley to London (about 8 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Elmers End station is about 1.2 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George The Martyr Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Shirley include the A232, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Shirley we cover include Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Shirley include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards