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Wedding Hog Roast in Woolwich
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Woolwich and the surrounding area.
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
Wedding hog roast for Woolwich
How our wedding hog roast works in Woolwich
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater small, informal weddings and vow renewals and blessings.
For a wedding in Woolwich, the venue’s rules decide where a hog roast can go. Ask about a courtyard or garden, and we will agree the details with them. 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
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a wedding hog roast in Woolwich
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Woolwich for weddings and the places nearby. Woolwich is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woolwich to London (7 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Gilbert's Pit is close by, and the countryside around Woolwich suits an outdoor reception. If you’re hoping for photos in Woolwich Common, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in SE18, E16 and SE7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Woolwich, we cover Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles west) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north) and Oasis Academy Silvertown (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Great Harry pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include East Ham (3 miles north)
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.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Woolwich, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
As a London location, Woolwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in Woolwich
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Woolwich. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
Among the historic houses close to Woolwich are Queen's House (2.9 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Woolwich
Other occasions in Woolwich
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Woolwich
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SE18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Woolwich
Can you cater after a service at Granada Cinema?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if our house in Woolwich 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.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards