Our hog roast service in Hertford
Hertford is the county town, and much smaller than people often assume — a compact historic place where four rivers, the Lea, Beane, Mimram and Rib, meet. The castle grounds sit by the river in the middle of town, the streets are full of old timber-framed and Georgian buildings, and the Lee Navigation carries boats and walkers out towards Ware.
Around it lies some of the prettiest countryside in East Herts, and that's where many of our Hertford events take place. We cook hog roasts, lamb roasts and BBQs on site, carve and serve, and bring every salad, bread and sauce with us.
We cater across Hertford as part of our hog roast catering in Hertfordshire. For the full picture of how we work, see our full-service hog roasts page.
Where we cater in Hertford
Private parties and weddings are the heart of our Hertford work. Families in Bengeo, Hertingfordbury and Brickendon throw garden parties and milestone birthdays, while the villages along the valleys — Tewin, Stapleford, Watton-at-Stone, Hertford Heath — have village halls, cricket clubs and farms that host fetes and marquee celebrations. The town's schools and sports clubs add a busy summer calendar.
Old-town streets are narrow and parking can be tight, particularly close to the centre. Rural venues along the river valleys can have low-lying fields, so for autumn events we'll want a firm route for the vehicle.
- marquees in the Beane and Rib valleys
- family gardens in Bengeo and Hertingfordbury
- village halls and cricket clubs
- school fairs and sports days
- farm and barn weddings in East Herts
BBQ catering in Hertford
Not every event suits a whole pig. For Hertford gatherings where people want choice — office lunches, club days, parties with lots of children — our BBQ catering is often the better fit: burgers, sausages and chicken cooked to order, with vegetarian and vegan options on their own grill space.
Read more about our BBQ catering service or browse the sample BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Hertford
Wedding hog roasts
Barns and farm venues in the countryside around Hertford are a natural fit for a hog roast. We'll serve carved pork and lamb with salads and potatoes as the wedding breakfast, keep back plenty for the evening, and cook and serve a vegetarian main separately.
Catering for weddingsCorporate events
Hertford is home to county council offices and a range of smaller businesses. Staff summer lunches, volunteer thank-you events and Christmas gatherings are typical, and we're happy to cater modest numbers as well as larger groups.
Corporate cateringBirthday & private parties
Hertford garden parties tend to be relaxed, sociable affairs with neighbours and family. A hog roast suits them perfectly, and in smaller town gardens we can switch to a compact BBQ set-up.
Milestone birthday catering · Catering for parties at homeWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
Hog roast menuLamb roast
Spit-roasted whole lamb, seasoned with garlic and rosemary and carved to order. It's served with mint sauce, warm flatbreads and fresh salads — ideal when some guests don't eat pork.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Burgers, sausages and chicken for the meat-eaters, with halloumi, vegetable skewers and plant-based options cooked separately for everyone else.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
A roast without good sides is just meat in a bun. We make coleslaw and salads fresh, cook fries and sweet potato fries on site, and can add new potatoes, corn on the cob or a Greek-style salad depending on the season and the crowd.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Every menu includes real vegetarian and vegan mains — halloumi, vegetable skewers, veggie burgers or plant-based sausages — cooked separately when requested and served from a labelled area. Tell us about allergies and other requirements when you enquire and we'll plan around them; our food is prepared where common allergens are handled, so we can't guarantee any dish is allergen-free.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Hertford
Alongside Hertford, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Hertfordshire hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Hertford
Do you cover Ware and the villages around Hertford?
Yes — Ware, Bengeo, Tewin, Watton-at-Stone, Hertford Heath, Stanstead Abbotts and the surrounding villages.
Our marquee is in a riverside field near Hertford. Anything we should know?
Low-lying fields can get soft after rain, so we'll ask about a firm route for our vehicle and a level spot for the roast. Having a plan for wet weather is always sensible.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Hertford?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Hertford events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
