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Hog roast hire in SE21
Planning an event in SE21? We cover West Dulwich, West Norwood and Upper Norwood and the rest of the district, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Hog roast catering across SE21
Where we cater in SE21
What we do in SE21
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
About hog roast hire in SE21
In SE21, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and shows and staff days and open days, with coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What you’ll pay
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SE21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near West Dulwich
We set up the roaster for events around The Wood House, Dulwich Prep & Senior and Kingsdale Foundation School. Other local landmarks include Long Meadow (0.5 miles south), Dulwich Wood Primary School (under half a mile south) and Church of St Stephen (less than half a mile east). There’s a railway station in West Dulwich itself: Sydenham Hill station. Nearby you will also find St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Streatham Hill (1.8 miles west)
A hog roast across SE21: what to know
Across SE21, we cover 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
West Dulwich: PTAs at schools such as Dulwich Wood Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Sydenham Hill station serves West Dulwich directly. Late September evenings in West Dulwich lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Your questions about a hog roast in SE21
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away