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Hog Roast for Events for The Burroughs
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in The Burroughs and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Town and village days
- Club events
Book a hog roast in The Burroughs
Why choose hog roast for events in The Burroughs?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In The Burroughs and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events
- Festivals
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity days
A school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
How our hog roast for events works in The Burroughs
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and crackling, and we’re frequently booked for food and music festivals and country shows.
London street parties and fairs in The Burroughs need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Community events around The Burroughs
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in The Burroughs. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If your event is in Hendon Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
This part of Greater London takes in NW4, NW9 and NW11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A41 close by, The Burroughs is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Burroughs include Brampton College (under half a mile east) and Kisharon College (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Claddagh Ring pub (under half a mile north-east)
Where the roaster can go in The Burroughs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level pitch
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Any paperwork the organisers need
As a London location, The Burroughs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Burroughs
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Add coleslaw.
What affects the price in The Burroughs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to The Burroughs
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for The Burroughs
Can you come to a school fair in The Burroughs?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do a hog roast in Hendon Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We are happy to talk it through.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in The Burroughs?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, The Burroughs and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-May events in The Burroughs have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards