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Hog Roast Catering in Kennington, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Kennington.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire for Kennington
About our hog roast hire in Kennington
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and village fêtes and school fairs, serving crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In Kennington, the roaster might go in a garden, a church car park or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in, including steps, narrow gates and parking for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast in Kennington: local details
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Events in Kennington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Kennington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
For anyone arriving by rail, Vauxhall station is in Kennington itself. After a service at Calvary Church of God in Christ, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We cater events across the SW8, SW1P and SE11 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Kennington sits on or near the A203 and A3204, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. We also bring hog roasts to events in Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Kennington include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (under half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Places near Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Kennington
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Kennington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SW8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Kennington: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kennington?
Vauxhall station, in Kennington itself.
What if our house in Kennington has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire in Kennington?
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Here’s what people in Kennington most often book a hog roast for:
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes
- Corporate events
Within reach of Kennington are historic houses such as Buckingham Palace (1.7 miles north-west) and Clarence House (1.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
As a London location, Kennington 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 before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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