Greater London · England
Hog Roast Catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Coldharbour.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Coldharbour
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Coldharbour until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Coldharbour, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire in Coldharbour, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Coldharbour. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. For garden parties and barbecues and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
London gardens around Coldharbour are often small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot well away from fences, sheds and windows. Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Coldharbour
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
However big or small the event in Coldharbour, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- 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
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
FAQs for Coldharbour
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
Planning a hog roast in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cater events across Coldharbour and nearby, from gardens to fields. Coldharbour is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Coldharbour include Queen's House (1.5 miles south) and Mansion House (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. PTAs at schools such as Woolmore Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Wherever your event is in E14, SE10 and E22, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Coldharbour is on the A1206 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Numbers
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or E14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards