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Wedding Hog Roast for Blackfriars
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Blackfriars.
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Wedding hog roast in Blackfriars
Perfect for your wedding in Blackfriars
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Blackfriars, including:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
- The day after the wedding
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Blackfriars, such as St Ann Blackfriars or St Mary-at-Hill, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Wedding hog roast in Blackfriars, carved to order
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Typical bookings include intimate weddings and blessings and renewals, with halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb.
London weddings around Blackfriars often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a garden or a family home. The roaster needs an outdoor spot under cover, away from the building, which many London venues can’t offer, so ask early. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At a December wedding in Blackfriars, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blackfriars and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London.
It’s worth telling train travellers that London Blackfriars station serves Blackfriars directly. Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile north-west) and Mansion House (0.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Weddings anywhere in SE1, EC1M and EC1N start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A4 and A40, Blackfriars is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Blackfriars we cover include Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Black Friar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Blackfriars questions
Can you do a hog roast in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Blackfriars?
Blackfriars has its own station: London Blackfriars station.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or SE1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Blackfriars 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Blackfriars
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away