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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Shirley, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for your party in Shirley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Shirley?
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening parties in Shirley need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CR0 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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How our party hog roast works in Shirley
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will check it with you. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and close and cul-de-sac parties, with hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce.
Throwing a party in Shirley? 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 staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Travel to Shirley
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Shirley
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning a party in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in Shirley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Shirley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shirley to London (about 8 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Historic houses near Shirley include Addington Palace (1.7 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Parties anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Shirley on the A232, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Events we cater in Shirley
Young and old enjoy it.
However big or small the event in Shirley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Anniversary parties
- Reunions
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings and naming days
If the day starts at St George The Martyr Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Shirley
What if our house in Shirley has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Shirley?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cover Shirley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shirley and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A heads-up for next door
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A wet-weather plan for guests
Shirley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Shirley
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Nearby places to Shirley
Also in Shirley
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards