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Wedding Hog Roast in Coldblow
Wedding hog roast in Coldblow: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Farm weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Coldblow
Wedding hog roast in Coldblow, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. Whether it is the main wedding meal and anniversary vow renewals, we can cook new potatoes, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a wedding in Coldblow, the venue’s rules decide where a hog roast can go. Ask about a courtyard or garden, and we will work through it together. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Coldblow (DA5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Coldblow, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just 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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Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Coldblow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books wedding hog roast in Coldblow?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Coldblow, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Evening receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
Planning photos in Braeburn Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Weddings in Coldblow: venues, ceremonies and travel
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We cover weddings in Coldblow, along with the towns and villages around it. Coldblow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Coldblow to London (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Bexley station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Coldblow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of DA5. From St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Coldblow, we cover Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Coldblow include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Old Wick pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
FAQs for Coldblow
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Coldblow?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you cover Coldblow?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away