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Hog Roast Catering in Charlton, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Charlton.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
A hog roast near Charlton
Charlton: venues, access and local tips
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast in Charlton? We cover the whole area. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Charlton to London (about 6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles west) and Eltham Palace (2.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. A green space like Charlton Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Anywhere in SE7 and SE18, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (under half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north)
How our hog roast hire works in Charlton
In Charlton, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We serve new potatoes, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for birthdays and anniversaries and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Gardens in Charlton 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. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Your questions about a hog roast in Charlton
Which station is closest to Charlton?
Charlton station, in Charlton itself.
Can you cater after a service at St Catherine Labouré?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you travel across Greater London?
All of Greater London is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What affects the price in Charlton
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Charlton
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Charlton
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
In Charlton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
Churches such as St Catherine Labouré rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Charlton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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