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Wedding Hog Roast in Southwark
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Southwark. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
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Wedding hog roast in Southwark
Wedding hog roast in Southwark, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We are often asked to cater evening receptions and second-day get-togethers, serving crackling, salads and rotisserie chicken.
London weddings around Southwark often mean a reception at a hired venue, a pub with a garden or a family home. The roaster needs an outdoor spot under cover, away from the building, so check with the venue early. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Getting married in Southwark?
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Southwark suit a hog roast. Southwark is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If you want countryside in your photos, Ludgate Hill is not far, and the countryside around Southwark suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
We cover weddings in every part of the SE1 and SE11 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Southwark is on the A300 and B240, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Southwark we cover include Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (1.1 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile south-west) and Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gladstone Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Southwark
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Southwark, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Southwark
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southwark and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts
If you’re hoping for photos in Little Dorrit's Playground, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, sunset in Southwark is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Common questions in Southwark
What’s the nearest station to Southwark?
The closest is Elephant & Castle station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What if our house in Southwark has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards