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Hog Roast Catering in Bounds Green, Greater London
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Bounds Green. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire for Bounds Green
How our hog roast hire works in Bounds Green
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Typical bookings include weddings, day or evening and village fêtes and school fairs, with coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
Around Bounds Green, most London bookings are in back gardens, yards, school grounds and car parks. If there is no side passage, a rear gate, yard or communal space may work, and send us a picture. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Bounds Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
As a London location, Bounds Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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.
On the menu in Bounds Green
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Bounds Green
What else we do in Bounds Green
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Bounds Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Bounds Green
We are gathering after a service at St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if our house in Bounds Green has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What affects the price in Bounds Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Bounds Green
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or N22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose hog roast hire in Bounds Green?
For big gatherings in Bounds Green, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bounds Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Clubhouse events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bounds Green Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Bounds Green: venues, access and local tips
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Bounds Green for events and the places nearby. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Bounds Green: Bowes Park station. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Wherever your event is in N22, N11 and N13, we can roast on site for your guests. From Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A109 close by, Bounds Green is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Bounds Green we cover include Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bounds Green include Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Bounds Green include Ming-Ai (within half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Springfield pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.6 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away