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Hog Roast Catering in Heron Quays, Greater London
Planning a hog roast in Heron Quays? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Garden parties and barbecues
Slow-roasted pork in Heron Quays
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Light matters for a long roast: around Heron Quays, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Heron Quays, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire for your event in Heron Quays
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for staff days and open days and christmas parties.
Gardens in Heron Quays 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’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Heron Quays (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What affects the price in Heron Quays
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Heron Quays
Heron Quays is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Heron Quays is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.7 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.9 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Parks such as Sir John McDougall Gardens generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Events anywhere in E14, SE16 and E22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Tiller Road, Castor Lane and Cassilis Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A1261 close by, Heron Quays is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Canary Wharf (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Poplar Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile north)
Perfect for your event in Heron Quays
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
People around Heron Quays book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Festive gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
If guests are travelling by rail, Heron Quays has its own station, Canary Wharf station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
FAQs for Heron Quays
Can you do a hog roast in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Heron Quays has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Nearby places to Heron Quays
Other occasions in Heron Quays
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Heron Quays
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
As a London location, Heron Quays 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away