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Hog Roast Hire in Pratt's Bottom
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Pratt's Bottom.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Pratt's Bottom?
How our hog roast hire works in Pratt's Bottom
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Pratt's Bottom. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We’re often asked to cater christmas parties and staff days and open days, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
London gardens around Pratt's Bottom are frequently small and close to neighbours, so we look for a spot well away from fences, sheds and windows. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Pratt's Bottom
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pratt's Bottom:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast in Pratt's Bottom: local details
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Pratt's Bottom. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Pratt's Bottom to London (14 miles away).
Parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Pratts Bottom Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Pratt's Bottom is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the BR6 and TN14 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Pratt's Bottom, we cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Pratt's Bottom include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. By late September, sunset in Pratt's Bottom is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Pratt's Bottom, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Towns and villages near Pratt's Bottom
What else we do in Pratt's Bottom
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Pratt's Bottom 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
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.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Pratt's Bottom: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues 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.
We’re gathering after a service at All Souls' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you cover Pratt's Bottom?
Yes, Pratt's Bottom is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away