Greater London · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Downe
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Downe and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Home weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
A hog roast near Downe
Events we cater in Downe
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Downe, including:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts
South Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About our wedding hog roast in Downe
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. For relaxed, low-key weddings and weddings in a marquee, we can cook spit-roast lamb, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
For a wedding in Downe, the venue’s rules decide where a hog roast can go. A courtyard, garden or yard is ideal, and we’ll agree the details with them. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Downe (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Downe
Also in Downe
Planning a wedding hog roast in Downe
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Weddings in Downe are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Downe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Downe to London (about 13 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Downe are Down House (0.6 miles south) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Chelsfield station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in BR6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wedding is on High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover weddings in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Downe include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (under half a mile south)
Questions from Downe
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Downe?
Chelsfield station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Downe, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards