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Hog roast hire in N5
We cater in every part of the N5 postcode district, which takes in Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Hog roast catering across N5
Places in N5
What we do in N5
- Christmas parties
- Corporate and staff days
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in N5
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are crackling, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and christmas parties.
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What it costs in N5
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Highbury
You’ll find our roaster at events near Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove, among other places. Other local landmarks include Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (under half a mile north-east). Highbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Highbury includes Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Hog roast catering in N5: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in N5, so the setting can be anything from Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Highbury: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (2 miles east) and Dr Johnson's House (2.6 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Highbury, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Is a hog roast right for you?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Events we cater in N5
For big gatherings in N5, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Here’s what people in N5 most often book a hog roast for:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
N5: your questions answered
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards