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Wedding Hog Roast in Abbey Wood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Abbey Wood.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast for Abbey Wood
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At a December wedding in Abbey Wood, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SE2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our wedding hog roast works in Abbey Wood
We look after guests who do not eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. We are often asked to cater weddings in a family garden and rustic barn receptions, with rotisserie chicken, salads and crackling.
London weddings around Abbey Wood often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a garden or a family home. We need an outdoor cooking area clear of the venue, so check with the venue early. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Abbey Wood (SE2, SE18, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Abbey Wood
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Abbey Wood is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Abbey Wood
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Places near Abbey Wood
Other occasions in Abbey Wood
Planning a wedding hog roast in Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood is about 1 mile east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Hosts in Abbey Wood book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Abbey Wood to London (about 9 miles away).
Planning photos in Abbey Wood Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint Michael and All Angels often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
This part of Greater London takes in SE2, SE18 and DA16, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Bevan Road, Mcleod Road and Manton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Abbey Wood sits on or near the A206, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in West Heath (1 mile south-east), Lessness Heath (2 miles east), Belvedere (2 miles east), Welling (2 miles south) and Crook Log (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.1 miles north-west) and Greenwich Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Abbey Wood include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Abbey Wood include St Paul's Academy (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.9 miles east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Abbey Wood
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Abbey Wood questions
Can you cater after a service at Saint Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if our house in Abbey Wood has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Occasions we serve in Abbey Wood
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Abbey Wood most often book a hog roast for:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Crossness Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Abbey Wood suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards