Greater London · England
Hog Roast Catering in Bowes Park, Greater London
We bring a hog roast to Bowes Park and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Bowes Park
Hog roast hire in Bowes Park, slow-roasted on site
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Typical bookings include corporate events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Gardens in Bowes Park tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot well away from fences, sheds and windows. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Bowes Park (N22, N11, N8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
As a London location, Bowes Park 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Nearby places to Bowes Park
What else we do in Bowes Park
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Bowes Park
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Bowes Park: your questions answered
What if our house in Bowes Park has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
A hog roast in Bowes Park: local details
Bowes Park is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast in Bowes Park? We can help. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles east) and Witanhurst (2.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Trinity Primary Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in N22, N11 and N8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on High Road, Park Road and Edith Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bounds Green (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile north), Arnos Grove (1 mile north-west) and New Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
A little further out are Greentrees Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Bowes Park include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Schools near Bowes Park include Greek Secondary School of London (under half a mile south-west) and St Thomas More Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Prince pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Planning an evening hog roast in Bowes Park? 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.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards