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Hog Roast Hire in Shortlands
Planning a hog roast in Shortlands? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
- Summer garden parties
Hog roast hire in Shortlands
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
About our hog roast hire in Shortlands
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and gatherings after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Around Shortlands, most London bookings are in back gardens, yards, school grounds and car parks. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us whether there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use, and a photo helps us check. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Shortlands: venues, access and local tips
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Shortlands suit a hog roast. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shortlands to London (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Shortlands include Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your event is in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Places near Shortlands
Also in Shortlands
Where the roaster can go in Shortlands
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books hog roast hire in Shortlands?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shortlands, including:
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
If you had Church House Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Shortlands
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Shortlands: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Shortlands?
The closest is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Church House Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Light matters for a long roast: in Shortlands, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards