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Party Hog Roast in Upper Norwood
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Upper Norwood and the surrounding area.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
A hog roast near Upper Norwood
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Party hog roast near Upper Norwood
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Upper Norwood, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and crackling, and typical bookings are for big family get-togethers and leaving and retirement do’s.
Most parties in Upper Norwood are at home, and in London that means getting the roaster into the garden. With no side passage, a rear gate or front garden may work. Send us a picture. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Upper Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Upper Norwood
Young and old enjoy it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Norwood. Here are some of the most popular:
- Reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (0.8 miles north) and Addington Palace (4.7 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
Party venues around Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is about 4 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Upper Norwood, from gardens to fields. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Long Meadow typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of the SE19, SE27 and SE21 postcode area. Your party could be at a house on Dover Road, Hawke Road and Tudor Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Upper Norwood include the A214, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Norwood New Town (1 mile west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and Anerley (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles east) and Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Upper Norwood includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rockmount Primary School (within half a mile west) and Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sparrowhawk pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2 miles west)
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For an evening party in Upper Norwood, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
As a London location, Upper Norwood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Upper Norwood
What if our house in Upper Norwood has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Upper Norwood?
Upper Norwood has its own station: Gipsy Hill station.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater in Upper Norwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Upper Norwood and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Norwood
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards