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Hog roast hire in SW12
We cover all of the SW12 postcode district, including Balham, Grange Mills and Hyde farm estate. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in SW12?
Areas within SW12
Occasions in SW12
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in SW12
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in SW12, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re frequently asked to cater parties at home and clubhouse events, with hog roast rolls, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss.
- 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Prices in SW12
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Balham
Bookings here are frequently close to Wandsworth Common, The Bedford pub and Chestnut Grove Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Mary (less than half a mile south-west), Oak Lodge School (under half a mile north-west) and Ravenstone Primary School (less than half a mile south). Balham has its own railway station: Balham station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (1.9 miles north-west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Streatham Hill (1.3 miles east)
Hog roast hire across SW12
SW12 covers everything from Streatham, Balham and Streatham Hill to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Balham: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, Balham has its own station, Balham station. Light matters for a long roast: in Balham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
What affects the price in SW12
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in SW12
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away