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Hog Roast Catering in Bayswater, Greater London
Hog roast hire in Bayswater: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work summer parties
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Bayswater
Hog roast hire in Bayswater, slow-roasted on site
In Bayswater, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. We serve coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re frequently booked for birthdays and anniversaries and garden parties and barbecues.
London gardens around Bayswater are frequently small and close to neighbours, so clearance from fences and windows matters most. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Bayswater (W2, W8, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Planning an evening hog roast in Bayswater? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Bayswater
What’s the nearest station to Bayswater?
The closest is London Paddington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you cook in Kensington Palace Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cover the whole of Greater London?
We cover Greater London and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in Bayswater
Why choose hog roast hire in Bayswater?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
However big or small the event in Bayswater, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Churches such as Essex Street Chapel rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Bayswater
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or W2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Bayswater
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Bayswater: venues, access and local tips
Bayswater is about 1 mile north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Bayswater. Bayswater is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Fox Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The closest railway station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Events anywhere in W2, W8 and W11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater an event on streets such as Dukes Lane, Salem Road and Aubrey Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A4204 and A4206 close by, Bayswater is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Westbourne (1 mile north), Westbourne Green (1 mile north), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Paddington (1 mile north-east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kensington Arcade (0.6 miles south) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Bayswater includes Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Bayswater include Lansdowne College (less than half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Churchill Arms (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles west) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards