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Hog Roast Hire in Greater London

Covering 764 places across Greater London for hog roast hire, with the hog roasted on the day, carved and served by our staff.

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A whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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Our hog roast hire in Greater London

The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We are often asked to cater club events and presentations and village fêtes and school fairs, with hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers.

Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn.

We start with a few details about your event.
You get an availability check and a clear quote.
Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.

Cost

Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.

Why hosts in Greater London choose us

Crackling for everyone who wants it
Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Planned to your running order
Staff to serve, so you don’t have to

How to get a price

If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Greater London, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.

Around London

We set up the roaster for events around St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. Other local landmarks include Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Local schools include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west)
Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Planning a hog roast in Greater London

From London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to 87 villages and hamlets, bookings across Greater London range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Greater London, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events.

London: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Charles Dickens Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in London: Elephant & Castle station. Around midsummer it stays light in London until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.

Planning for dietary needs

You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:

Put the menu on the invitation
Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Ask about allergies when you send invitations

The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we are there for. You can get on with your event.

Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.

Planning the cooking spot

A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:

A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Permission from the venue or landowner
A safe distance from walls, tents and trees

How we price a hog roast

Your quote depends on:

Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Time on site
Which meats and sides you choose
Access to the cooking area

Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.

Getting an accurate quote

Here’s what we’ll ask:

The date and time of the event
The venue or postcode
A photo of the cooking area
Dietary requirements

The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.

Why a hog roast works

For big gatherings in Greater London, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.

These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Greater London:

Club events and presentations
Garden parties and barbecues
Corporate events
Wakes

Planners, venues and businesses

Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.

Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.

FAQs for Greater London

Will people get crackling?

Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.

Do you do DIY hog roast hire?

Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.

How do you work out quantities?

Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.

How much will it be?

Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.

Is it just pork?

Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.