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Party Hog Roast for Downham
Planning a hog roast for your party in Downham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Downham?
About our party hog roast in Downham
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include engagement parties and back-garden get-togethers, with jacket potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Throwing a party in Downham? A hog roast keeps you out of the kitchen, at home or a hall with a garden. Warn the neighbours: it roasts for hours. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Downham parties: what to know
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Downham, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Downham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Downham to London (about 7 miles away).
No room at home? A club or hall near Downham with outdoor space often works. After a christening at a church like St Barnabas, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the BR1, SE6 and SE12 postcode area. Whether your party is on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south) and Prefab Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College (within half a mile west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles south-east)
Perfect for your party in Downham
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Downham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
Within reach of Downham are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (1.7 miles south-east) and Eltham Palace (2.4 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. A summer party in Downham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Downham
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Downham 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.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Downham
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Nearby places to Downham
Other occasions in Downham
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Downham
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Downham
Can you do a hog roast in Downham Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Downham?
Grove Park station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away