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Hog roast hire in N12
Hosting a party in N12? We serve Whetstone, Woodside Park and North Finchley and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Hog roast hire in N12
Where we cater in N12
Occasions in N12
- Wedding hog roast
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Hog roast hire
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire in N12: what to expect
In N12, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for club events and presentations and wakes.
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve.
- 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.
Prices in N12
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Whetstone
Bookings here are frequently close to Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west), Swan Lane Open Space (within half a mile west), Church of St John (less than half a mile north-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south). Whetstone’s nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whetstone include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
A hog roast across N12: what to know
N12 covers everything from Finchley, Whetstone and Friern Barnet to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Whetstone: Among the historic houses close to Whetstone are Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. In Whetstone, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Access for our equipment, without steps
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
N12 questions
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cover N12?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, N12 and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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