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Hog Roast Catering in Holloway, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Holloway and across Greater London.
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
Hog roast hire in Holloway
Hog roast hire in Holloway, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We serve spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral.
Around Holloway, most London bookings are in back gardens, yards, school grounds and car parks. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us whether there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use, and send us a photo. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Holloway (N7, N19, N4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
As a London location, Holloway is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Holloway
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
FAQs for Holloway
Which station is closest to Holloway?
Drayton Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Joseph and St Padarn's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
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. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast in Holloway: local details
Holloway is about 2 miles north-west of Hoxton, in Greater London. A hog roast suits events around Holloway, whatever the venue. Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Drayton Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (1.7 miles north-west) and Athlone House (2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Anywhere in N7, N19 and N4, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on Penn Road, Lough Road and Tabley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Holloway, we cover Nag's Head (1 mile north), Lower Holloway (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.2 miles south-east) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Holloway includes St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Local schools include Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Coronet pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.9 miles south-west)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Planning an evening hog roast in Holloway? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Holloway
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Holloway
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards