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Hog roast hire in SE1
Planning an event in SE1? We serve Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle and Bankside and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Planning an event in SE1?
Towns and villages in SE1
- Bermondsey
- Elephant and Castle
- Bankside
- Tower Hill
- Southwark
- Temple
- Blackfriars
- St George's Fields
- Newington Butts
- South Bank
- Waterloo
- Aldgate
- Walworth
- South Bermondsey
Events we cater in SE1
- Care homes
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in SE1
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in SE1: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes and christmas fairs.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Prices in SE1
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Bermondsey
Locally, our bookings take us close to Harris Academy Bermondsey, Bermondsey Spa Gardens and Asylum for the deaf and dumb. Also close by are Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north), Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west), St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile north-west) and St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is London Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Bermondsey includes St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Boutcher Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.9 miles north)
Hog roast hire across SE1
Across SE1, we cover 11 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Aldgate, Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Bermondsey: PTAs at schools such as Boutcher Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Planning an evening hog roast in Bermondsey? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
Events we cater in SE1
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in SE1. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to SE1
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
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 we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Your questions about a hog roast in SE1
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards