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Hog Roast Catering in Maypole, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Maypole and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Maypole?
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire in Maypole, slow-roasted on site
People book a hog roast in Maypole for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. On the menu are hog roast rolls, new potatoes and coleslaw, and we’re frequently booked for birthdays and anniversaries and community events.
In a London neighbourhood like Maypole, the big question is getting the roaster to the cooking spot. If there’s no side passage, a rear gate, yard or communal space may work, and send us a photo. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Where
- Maypole (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Maypole 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Around midsummer it stays light in Maypole until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books hog roast hire in Maypole?
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Maypole. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
After a service at Mission Chapel, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast in Maypole: local details
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater events of every size in Maypole. Maypole is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Maypole include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maypole, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in BR6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Open spaces near Maypole include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Maypole include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (under half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Maypole
Which station is closest to Maypole?
Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Towns and villages near Maypole
More for events in Maypole
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards