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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in St Johns, Greater London
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in St Johns.
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Wedding hog roast in St Johns
How our wedding hog roast works in St Johns
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so on the day everything is in place. We serve spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for post-wedding gatherings and evening receptions.
Couples in St Johns often hold the reception at a local venue or at home. We need an outdoor cooking area clear of the venue, so check with the venue early. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for St Johns, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in St Johns?
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
In St Johns and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden weddings at home
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Getting married in St Johns?
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits weddings around St Johns, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places across Greater London.
Among the historic houses close to St Johns are Queen's House (1.1 miles north-east) and Eltham Palace (3.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
Wherever your wedding is in SE13, SE10 and SE8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find St Johns on the A2210 and A2211, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to St Johns we cover include New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Miller General Hospital (within half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near St Johns include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in St Johns
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Brookmill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. 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.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
St Johns 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Johns
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in St Johns is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Also in St Johns
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards