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Hog roast hire in CR2
Hog roast hire across CR2, covering South Croydon, Selsdon and Sanderstead. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast hire in CR2
Towns and villages in CR2
- South Croydon
- Selsdon
- Sanderstead
- Croydon
- Purley
- Waddon
- Forestdale
- Kenley
- Riddlesdown
- Hamsey Green
- Addington
- Coombe
What we do in CR2
- Hog roast hire
- Parties and birthdays
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Care homes
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our hog roast hire in CR2
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in CR2, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, coleslaw and salads, and we are frequently booked for parties at home and wakes.
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Cost
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CR2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Landmarks near South Croydon
You’ll find our roaster at events near Rutherford School, Purley Oaks Primary School and Duppas Hill. Also close by are Harris Academy Purley (0.6 miles west), Church of St Augustine (less than half a mile west) and The Purley Arms (within half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in South Croydon itself: Sanderstead station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.4 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.3 miles north)
A hog roast across CR2: what to know
CR2 covers everything from Croydon, Purley and Waddon to 3 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
South Croydon: If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Augustine, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in South Croydon: Sanderstead station. In South Croydon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
Events we cater in CR2
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near CR2, such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Is a hog roast right for you?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Common questions in CR2
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is all of Greater London covered?
All of Greater London is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away