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Event Catering in Aldgate
Looking for caterers in Aldgate? We bring the food and cook it at your venue: slow-roasted pork, burgers, ribs, brisket and more.
- Crew lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Event catering in Aldgate
For event organisers in Aldgate
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event catering in Aldgate, cooked on site
Good event catering in Aldgate comes down to three things: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. That’s how we work, with a hog roast or a barbecue. We’re often asked to cater crew lunches and work Christmas parties, serving beef burgers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls with crackling.
In Aldgate, we cater in gardens, yards, playgrounds and office courtyards. London gardens are frequently compact, so we look for a spot clear of fences and windows. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Aldgate
What’s the nearest station to Aldgate?
London Fenchurch Street station, in Aldgate itself.
What if our house in Aldgate has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes, with halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard, with china available on request, quoted separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How far ahead should we book caterers?
Once you know the date. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Which occasions do you cover?
Everything from weddings and parties to staff days, fêtes, wakes and film sets.
Are you a full-service caterer?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, plus salads, potatoes and meat-free choices. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest the food.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Choosing caterers near Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Aldgate and the surrounding area are covered for events. Aldgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Parks such as Finsbury Circus generally need council permission for caterers, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (0.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site.
Wherever your event is in E1, EC2A and SE1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Aldgate sits on or near the A3 and A10, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Aldgate, we also cover Whitechapel (1 mile north-east), Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west) and Bermondsey (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Minories (less than half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Aldgate includes St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Aldgate include Fund Academy (less than half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
Choosing caterers in Aldgate
Compared with a restaurant booking, we bring the food to your venue in Aldgate, whether that’s a garden, a hall or a field. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cooked where you are
- Two menus to choose from
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
How we price your catering
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Aldgate, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so service stays steady.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Aldgate
Other occasions in Aldgate
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is what matters most. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space to serve as well as cook
- A spot well clear of buildings
As a London location, Aldgate 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
The process
We work back from when you want to eat: a hog roast needs us there hours ahead, a barbecue a little less. Either way, it’s ready on time. Around midsummer it stays light in Aldgate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so most summer events eat in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Aldgate
Staff to serve and clear
In Aldgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Residents’ days
- School fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and garden parties
- Staff days and client events
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as St James Duke's Place or St Mary-at-Hill, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards