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Party Hog Roast in Maida Vale
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Maida Vale.
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Maida Vale?
How our party hog roast works in Maida Vale
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and big birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of jacket potatoes, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Most parties in Maida Vale 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. Send us a picture. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Maida Vale (W9, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A summer party in Maida Vale stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Party venues around Maida Vale
Maida Vale is about 2 miles south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Maida Vale for parties. Maida Vale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If you had Emslie Horniman's Pleasance in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. Local halls and clubs near Maida Vale are an option if there’s no room at home.
Wherever your party is in W9, NW8 and NW6, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your party is on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A404 close by, Maida Vale is easy for us to reach for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Westbourne Green (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-east), Paddington Green (1 mile south-east), Westbourne (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Maida Vale include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Paddington Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Warrington pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Maida Vale
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Maida Vale
Which station is closest to Maida Vale?
The closest is Kilburn High Road station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you cook in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Also near Maida Vale
What else we do in Maida Vale
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
As a London location, Maida Vale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards