Greater London · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hornsey, Greater London
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Hornsey.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire for Hornsey
Hog roast hire for your event in Hornsey
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We’re often asked to cater work summer parties and birthdays and anniversaries, serving coleslaw, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Hornsey, the roaster might go in a garden, a church car park or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast in Hornsey: local details
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Hornsey. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hornsey station serves Hornsey directly. Among the historic houses close to Hornsey are Bruce Castle (2 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in N8 and N22, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to events in Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Hornsey includes Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Greig City Academy (less than half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Great Northern Railway pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What affects the price in Hornsey
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Hornsey?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
FAQs for Hornsey
Can you cater after a service at Church of Holy Innocents?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hornsey?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Hornsey?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Evenings in Hornsey stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Hornsey is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
Perfect for your event in Hornsey
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Hornsey, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
Parks such as Priory Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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