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Wedding Hog Roast in Shirley Oaks
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Shirley Oaks and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- The main wedding meal
Book a hog roast in Shirley Oaks
Wedding hog roast in Shirley Oaks, slow-roasted on site
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. Whether it’s marquee receptions and intimate weddings, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wedding in Shirley Oaks, the venue’s rules decide where a hog roast can go. Ask about a courtyard or garden, and we will work through it together. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Shirley Oaks hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Evening food at a Shirley Oaks wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Shirley Oaks
Which station is closest to Shirley Oaks?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Could you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shirley Oaks
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Shirley Oaks? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Shirley Oaks to London (8 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Planning photos in Ashburton Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Here we cover the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Shirley Oaks sits on or near the A232, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
Who books wedding hog roast in Shirley Oaks?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Shirley Oaks, including:
- Intimate weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Blessings and renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
After a ceremony at a church like Shirley Methodist Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
As a London location, Shirley Oaks is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Shirley Oaks
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Shirley Oaks
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards