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Hog Roast Hire in Canonbury
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Canonbury and the surrounding area.
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- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Canonbury
How our hog roast hire works in Canonbury
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for community events and staff days and open days.
Gardens in Canonbury tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so clearance from fences and windows matters most. Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just 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.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
As a London location, Canonbury 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Canonbury
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Canonbury
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
People around Canonbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events
- Corporate events
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Paul's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late September evenings in Canonbury lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Canonbury hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Canonbury
Also in Canonbury
Canonbury questions
Can you do a hog roast in Shoreditch Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if our house in Canonbury has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Canonbury: venues, access and local tips
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Canonbury. Canonbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
A green space like Shoreditch Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Canonbury are Sutton House (1.7 miles east) and Mansion House (2.1 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the N1, N1P and E8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Canonbury sits on or near the A1199 and A1200, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Free Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Canonbury include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles north-west) and Islington Green School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include New Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.8 miles south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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