City of London · England
Hog Roast Catering in City of London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in City of London.
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire in City of London
Hog roast hire for your event in City of London
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and village fêtes and school fairs, serving rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and new potatoes.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, bookings in City of London come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Area hub
- City of London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in City of London
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near City of London
Other occasions in City of London
Occasions we serve in City of London
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near City of London, including:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes
After a service at St Olave Old Jewry or St Mary-at-Hill, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from City of London
Can you do a hog roast in St Alphage Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in City of London has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planning a hog roast in City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. We cover events in City of London.
Among the historic houses close to City of London are Mansion House (under half a mile south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Fashion Retail Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
For events in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean an event in a garden on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around City of London include the A1 and A3, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Nearby you’ll also find County of London (less than half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in City of London, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for City of London, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in City of London
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
As a London location, City of London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards