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Hog Roast Hire in Upper Holloway
Looking for a hog roast in Upper Holloway? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Holloway
About our hog roast hire in Upper Holloway
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Whether it’s birthdays and anniversaries and weddings, day or evening, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, hog roast rolls and crackling for your guests.
In a London neighbourhood like Upper Holloway, the big question is getting the roaster to the cooking spot. If there is no side passage, a rear gate, yard or communal space may work, and send us a photo. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Upper Holloway hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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Upper Holloway: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Upper Holloway?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Upper Holloway?
Upper Holloway station, in Upper Holloway itself.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover the whole of Greater London?
All of Greater London is in our area. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Upper Holloway 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
A hog roast in Upper Holloway: local details
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Hosts in Upper Holloway book us for events of all sizes. Upper Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
For guests coming by train, Upper Holloway station serves Upper Holloway directly. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring hog roasts to events all over N19, N7 and N6. Local streets include Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Upper Holloway on the A103, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Upper Holloway, we also cover Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Holloway include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Schools near Upper Holloway include City of London Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mother Red Cap pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Why choose hog roast hire in Upper Holloway?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Upper Holloway and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (0.9 miles west) and Athlone House (1.2 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Holloway until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away