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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in City of London
Party hog roast in City of London: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast in City of London
Party hog roast in City of London, carved to order
In City of London, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. On the menu are crackling, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and milestone birthdays.
Most parties in City of London are at home, and in London that means getting the roaster into the garden. If there is no side gate, tell us about rear access or a front garden. A picture helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for City of London
Can you do a hog roast in St Alphage Garden?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in City of London has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening parties in City of London need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Party venues around City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. We cover parties in City of London, along with the towns and villages around it.
Parks such as St Alphage Garden normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Olave Old Jewry or St Mary-at-Hill, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across the EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A1 and A3 close by, City of London is easy for us to reach for your party. If your venue is just outside City of London, we also cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Perfect for your party in City of London
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around City of London, such as:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Family reunions
- Engagement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
If your garden is too small, local halls and clubs near City of London can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space for the roaster.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Where the roaster can go in City of London
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking close to the house
- A heads-up for next door
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
City of London 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 booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Towns and villages near City of London
Other occasions in City of London
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards