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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Puddledock, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Puddledock.
- Engagement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
Party hog roast in Puddledock
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Puddledock, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Puddledock, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Puddledock, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. On the menu are coleslaw, jacket potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and neighbourhood parties.
In Puddledock, a party at home is the usual choice, and access is the question. With no side passage, a rear gate or front garden may work. Send us a photo. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Events we cater in Puddledock
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
However big or small the event in Puddledock, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How we price a hog roast for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Site access
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A spot well away from the house
Puddledock 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Puddledock
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Puddledock questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Puddledock?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Puddledock?
Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Do you come to Puddledock?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Puddledock and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Parties in Puddledock: homes, halls and local tips
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. We cater parties across Puddledock and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Puddledock to London (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (0.6 miles north-west) and Quebec House (2.1 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Puddledock is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Puddledock, we also cover Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
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Also in Puddledock
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away