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Hog roast hire in EC1Y
We cover all of the EC1Y postcode district, including Barbican Estate and Bishopsgate. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
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- Christmas parties
- BBQ catering
- Corporate and staff days
- Wedding hog roast
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
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- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
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Our hog roast hire in EC1Y
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for weddings and receptions and big birthdays and anniversaries.
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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 are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Prices in EC1Y
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why hosts in EC1Y choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Around Barbican Estate
Around Barbican Estate, we cater at homes and venues near St Mary-at-Hill, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barbican Conservatory. Also close by are Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east), Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile north-west), Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-west) and St Giles-without-Cripplegate (less than half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Barbican Estate itself: Moorgate station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Barbican Estate include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning a hog roast in EC1Y
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in EC1Y, so whether your event is in Barbican Estate and Bishopsgate or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Barbican Estate: Churches such as St Giles-without-Cripplegate rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. PTAs at schools such as Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Late September evenings in Barbican Estate lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
What affects the price in EC1Y
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Occasions we serve in EC1Y
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
People around EC1Y book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events
- Parties at home
Questions from EC1Y
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards