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Party Hog Roast for Downe
We bring a hog roast for your party to Downe and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
- Family reunions
Party hog roast for Downe
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Downe is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our party hog roast in Downe
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. On the menu are crackling, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and christenings.
In Downe, a party at home is the usual choice, and access is the question. If there’s no side gate, tell us about rear access or a front garden. Send us a picture. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Downe (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Downe
Can you do a hog roast in South Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the 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.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Downe?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Downe hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Also in Downe
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Occasions we serve in Downe
Young and old enjoy it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Downe. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Parties in Downe: homes, halls and local tips
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Downe. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in South Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Downe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the BR6 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Downe include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Downe include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards