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Hog Roast Catering in Ruxley, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Ruxley.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
- Corporate events
Slow-roasted pork in Ruxley
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Ruxley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire for your event in Ruxley
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We are often asked to cater staff days and open days and gatherings after a funeral, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
London gardens around Ruxley are frequently small and close to neighbours, so clearance from fences and windows matters most. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- 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. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ruxley
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Ruxley. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east) and Red House (2.8 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Nearby places to Ruxley
Also in Ruxley
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
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.
Ruxley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Ruxley?
The closest is Albany Park station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Planning a hog roast in Ruxley
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Ruxley. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ruxley to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Albany Park station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station. If you had Foots Cray Meadows in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ruxley, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in DA14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Ruxley, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles west) and Walsingham School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away