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Hog roast hire in EC4Y
We cover all of the EC4Y postcode district, which takes in Bankside. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Planning an event in EC4Y?
Areas within EC4Y
What we do in EC4Y
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
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Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About hog roast hire in EC4Y
People book a hog roast in EC4Y for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Popular choices include coleslaw, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and club events and presentations.
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Prices in EC4Y
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Around Bankside
We set up the roaster for events around St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School, Barts Health Archives and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Founders Arms (within half a mile west), St Mary Mounthaw (under half a mile north-east), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Bankside itself: London Blackfriars station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile west)
Hog roast hire across EC4Y
EC4Y covers everything from Bankside to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Bankside: PTAs at schools such as London Nautical School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary Mounthaw, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. By late September, sunset in Bankside is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Events we cater in EC4Y
For big gatherings in EC4Y, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near EC4Y:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Travel to EC4Y
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
EC4Y questions
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you travel across Greater London?
Greater London is part of our area, including EC4Y. Ask for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away