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Hog roast hire in N3
We cater in every part of the N3 postcode district, which takes in Finchley, Church End and East Finchley. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Planning an event in N3?
Places in N3
Our hog roasts across N3
- Parties and birthdays
- BBQ catering
- Hog roast hire
- Event catering
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in N3
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and Fêtes, fairs and shows, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
What you’ll pay
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Finchley
Around Finchley, we cater at homes and venues near Victoria Park, Woodhouse College and Manorside Primary School. Also close by are The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north), St Paul's Finchley (within half a mile north-west), Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
Hog roast hire across N3
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in N3, so whether your event is in Finchley, East Finchley and Church End or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Finchley: Parks such as Victoria Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Paul's Finchley, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Light matters for a long roast: in Finchley, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
FAQs for N3
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you travel across Greater London?
We cover Greater London and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards