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Hog roast hire in DA17
We cover all of the DA17 postcode district, which takes in Belvedere, Lessness Heath and Erith. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in DA17?
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Our hog roasts across DA17
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
- Corporate and staff days
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire across DA17
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are coleslaw, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and anniversaries and garden parties and barbecues.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What you will pay
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Around Belvedere
You will find our roaster at events near Trinity Church of England School, Parish Church of All Saints and Trinity School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Lesnes Abbey Woods (1.1 miles west), Priory Club pub (under half a mile west) and Lessness Heath Primary School (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Belvedere includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
A hog roast across DA17: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in DA17, so the setting can be anything from Erith, Belvedere and Lessness Heath to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Belvedere: Within reach of Belvedere are historic houses such as Red House (2.3 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Lessness Heath Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Belvedere lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
FAQs for DA17
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards