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Hog Roast Catering in Headstone, Greater London
We bring a hog roast across Headstone and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Community events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Headstone
How our hog roast hire works in Headstone
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and big birthdays and anniversaries.
Gardens in Headstone tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so clearance from fences and windows matters most. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Headstone (HA5, HA3, HA2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Headstone? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire around Headstone
Headstone is about 1 mile east of Hatch End, in Greater London. We cater events across Headstone and nearby. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Headstone to London (14 miles away).
Within reach of Headstone are historic houses such as Headstone Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Northolt Manor (4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For a fundraiser at a school like Pinner Park Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Anywhere in HA5, HA3 and HA2, we can bring the roaster to you. From Anselm Road, Ufford Road and Chantry Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hatch End (1 mile west), Harrow Weald (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Belmont (2 miles east) and Carpenders Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kodak Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Headstone include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Hatch End High School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.6 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Headstone
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Headstone
We’re gathering after a service at Hatch End Free 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Headstone?
Headstone Lane station, in Headstone itself.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Nearby places to Headstone
Also in Headstone
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
As a London location, Headstone 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.
On the menu in Headstone
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards