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Hog Roast Catering in Charing Cross, Greater London
Hog roast hire in Charing Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Corporate events
- Clubhouse events
- Festive gatherings
A hog roast near Charing Cross
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Hog roast hire for your event in Charing Cross
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and staff days and open days, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
Gardens in Charing Cross 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Charing Cross (W1F, W1D, W1S)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
As a London location, Charing Cross 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Charing Cross until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Places near Charing Cross
Other occasions in Charing Cross
What affects the price in Charing Cross
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Events we cater in Charing Cross
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Charing Cross, such as:
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Festive gatherings
If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Charing Cross: London Charing Cross station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
Charing Cross: venues, access and local tips
Charing Cross is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast in Charing Cross? We cover the whole area. Charing Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Parks such as Victoria Embankment Gardens normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Within reach of Charing Cross are historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile east) and Marlborough House (under half a mile south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1S start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A4 and A301, Charing Cross is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in St James's (1 mile west), Adelphi (1 mile north-east), Chinatown (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north) and Covent Garden (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Charing Cross include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south) and Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Silver Cross Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include London Library (within half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast in Charing Cross
Which station is closest to Charing Cross?
Charing Cross has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Could you cook in Victoria Embankment Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away