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Hog roast hire in SE17
Hog roast hire across SE17, covering Elephant and Castle, St George's Fields and Newington Butts. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast hire in SE17
Areas within SE17
What we do in SE17
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Funerals and wakes
- Corporate and staff days
- Wedding hog roast
- Christmas parties
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire in SE17: what to expect
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in SE17. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. On the menu are hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for corporate events and wakes and memorial gatherings.
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Prices in SE17
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Around Elephant and Castle
In Elephant and Castle, that can mean an event near Lambeth Palace Library, London College of Communication and Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School. You will also find Newington Gardens (within half a mile north-east), St Jude's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west), The Rockingham Arms (within half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Tabernacle (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Elephant and Castle itself: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find The Walworth Clinic (within half a mile south-east) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.2 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
A hog roast across SE17: what to know
Across SE17, we cover 4 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Elephant and Castle, St George's Fields and Newington Butts to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Elephant and Castle: Coming by train? Elephant & Castle station is in Elephant and Castle itself. Historic houses near Elephant and Castle include Benjamin Franklin House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (1.4 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Light matters for a long roast: in Elephant and Castle, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to SE17
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in SE17
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away