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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in St John's Wood, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for your event in St John's Wood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Club events
- Charity fundraisers
- Car shows and rallies
Slow-roasted pork in St John's Wood
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
Hog roast for events in St John's Wood, carved to order
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Whether it is horse and dog shows and car and steam shows, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
Events in St John's Wood range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch we can reach. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in St John's Wood
What if our house in St John's Wood has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Can you come to a school fair in St John's Wood?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
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.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in St John's Wood is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near St John's Wood
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around St John's Wood. St John's Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If visitors are coming by train, South Hampstead station is in St John's Wood itself. If your event is in Primrose Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Anywhere in NW8, NW6 and NW3, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You will find St John's Wood on the A5205, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around St John's Wood includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Cafe Med pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in St John's Wood
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Details of what the event requires
- A safe distance from other traders
St John's Wood 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in St John's Wood
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why choose hog roast for events in St John's Wood?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St John's Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers
- Church and village fêtes
A school like George Eliot Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Towns and villages near St John's Wood
What else we do in St John's Wood
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away