Greater London · England
Hog roast hire in EC1N
We cover all of the EC1N postcode district, which takes in Blackfriars and Temple Bar. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Hog roast hire in EC1N
Areas within EC1N
Occasions in EC1N
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Film and TV sets
- Hog roast hire
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
About hog roast hire in EC1N
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include festive gatherings and milestone birthdays, with salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook.
- First, tell us 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.
Cost
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or EC1N postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Blackfriars
We set up the roaster for events around The Black Friar pub, Barts Health Archives and Mercers' School and the streets around them. You will also find St Ann Blackfriars (less than half a mile north-east), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east). There’s a railway station in Blackfriars itself: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile south-west) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Hog roast hire across EC1N
From Blackfriars and Temple Bar to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across EC1N range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Blackfriars: Thinking of a hog roast in Bernie Spain Gardens? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. After a service at St Ann Blackfriars, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Evenings in Blackfriars stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
EC1N questions
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away