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Party Hog Roast in Shirley Oaks
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Shirley Oaks and across Greater London.
- Naming ceremonies
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
Party hog roast in Shirley Oaks
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How our party hog roast works in Shirley Oaks
For a christening or naming day in Shirley Oaks, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and engagement parties.
Planning a London party in Shirley Oaks? A hog roast means no cooking for you, in a garden, a yard or a hired hall with outdoor space. A long roast means a word with the neighbours. The hog is roasted on site at your party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Shirley Oaks
Children usually love it, with chicken as a backup.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shirley Oaks. Here are some of the most popular:
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood parties
If the day starts at Shirley Methodist Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Sunset in Shirley Oaks is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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 barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for Shirley Oaks
Can you do a hog roast in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Shirley Oaks?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need cover?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Do you cover Shirley Oaks?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Shirley Oaks and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Parties in Shirley Oaks: homes, halls and local tips
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Shirley Oaks and its neighbours for parties. Shirley Oaks is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shirley Oaks to London (about 8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Shirley Oaks are an option if there’s no room at home. A green space like Ashburton Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
For parties in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A232, Shirley Oaks is easy for us to reach. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), 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), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards