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Hog Roast Catering in Woodcote, Greater London
We bring a hog roast across Woodcote and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Woodcote
Hog roast hire in Woodcote, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs, serving salads, crackling and new potatoes.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, bookings in Woodcote come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Woodcote (CR8, CR5, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Hog roast hire around Woodcote
Woodcote is about 1 mile west of Purley, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast in Woodcote? We cover the whole area. Woodcote is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Woodcote to London (12 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Swithun's, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Reedham (London) station, about 0.7 miles east.
Wherever your event is in CR8, CR5 and SM6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Elton Road, Birch Lane and Newton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Woodcote Green (1 mile north-west), Peaks Hill (1 mile north-east), Purley (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (1 mile west) and Coulsdon (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.7 miles north-east) and St George's Walk (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Woodcote includes Foxley Wood and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Woodcote include Woodcote Primary School (0.5 miles south) and Laleham Lea School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.9 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Occasions we serve in Woodcote
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Woodcote and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff days and open days
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
PTAs at schools such as Woodcote High School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Nearby places to Woodcote
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Questions from Woodcote
Can you cater after a service at St Swithun's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if our house in Woodcote has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Woodcote is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Woodcote, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away