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Hog Roast Hire in Penge
Hog roast hire in Penge: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
A hog roast near Penge
Common questions in Penge
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if our house in Penge has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you travel across Greater London?
We cater across Greater London. Ask for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Hog roast hire for your event in Penge
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We are often asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and milestone birthdays, with crackling, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
In a London neighbourhood like Penge, 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 picture. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Hog roast hire around Penge
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in Penge, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Penge include Kingswood House (1.4 miles north-west) and Bromley Palace (3.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in SE20, SE19 and SE26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Penge sits on or near the A234, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
A little further out are Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.8 miles west) and Crystal Palace School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evenings in Penge 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, 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.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Penge
Other occasions in Penge
Events we cater in Penge
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or SE20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking near the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
As a London location, Penge 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Penge
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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