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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Merton, Greater London
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Merton.
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Merton
How our wedding hog roast works in Merton
For a relaxed wedding in Merton, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for barn and farm weddings and post-wedding gatherings.
Couples in Merton often hold the reception at a local venue or at home. We need an outdoor cooking area clear of the venue, which many London venues can’t offer, so ask early. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Merton 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.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Merton
Which station is closest to Merton?
The closest is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if our house in Merton has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What affects the price in Merton
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Merton?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Merton:
- Home weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Blessings and renewals
- Small, informal weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that Haydons Road station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
More for events in Merton
Planning a wedding hog roast in Merton
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Merton for weddings and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Merton to London (about 7 miles away).
Wandle Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you are marrying at a church near Merton, such as St John The Divine, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Wherever your wedding is in SW19, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Merton on the A24, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Merton, we also cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Merton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SW19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away