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Wedding Hog Roast for Oakwood
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Oakwood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Late-night wedding food
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
Wedding hog roast in Oakwood
Wedding hog roast in Oakwood, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are frequently booked for relaxed, low-key weddings and garden weddings at home.
Couples in Oakwood 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 cannot offer, so ask early. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Oakwood (N14, N21, EN2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Oakwood
Which station is closest to Oakwood?
Winchmore Hill station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What if our house in Oakwood has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Oakwood
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A way in for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Oakwood 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Oakwood
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Oakwood weddings: local tips
Oakwood is about 2 miles west of Enfield, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Oakwood. Oakwood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting is close by, and the countryside around Oakwood suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Oakwood are Forty Hall (3.1 miles north-east) and Bruce Castle (3.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
For weddings in N14, N21 and EN2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Green Road and Chase Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Oakwood we cover include World's End (1 mile east), Osidge (1 mile south-west), Southgate (1 mile south), Grange Park (1 mile east) and East Barnet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find East Barnet Urban District (1.4 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The New Crown pub (0.7 miles south)
Events we cater in Oakwood
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
Marrying at St Thomas's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
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What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening food at a Oakwood wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards