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Event Catering in Barking
Catering in Barking: a hog roast, a barbecue or both, cooked on site, with staff to serve and clear.
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Event catering in Barking
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We’re a mobile catering company: we bring the kitchen to you. In Barking, that means a hog roast, a barbecue or both, cooked outdoors under cover at your venue, with our staff serving and clearing. Whether it is wakes and gatherings after a funeral and festive parties, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Getting our equipment into a London venue in Barking needs a little planning: parking for our vehicle and a route to the cooking spot. We’ll take it from there. You will know exactly what’s included before you book.
- Where
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we cook
- Hog roast, BBQ or both
- Also available
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose us as your caterers in Barking?
Next to catering it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and how the two menus compare.
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What else we do in Barking
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who avoids pork for the alternatives
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
A hog roast starts hours before serving; a barbecue is cooked through service. Either way, we work back from your serving time.
A hog roast can come with lamb or chicken alongside.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
How it works
We take our agreed spot and keep the rest of the space free, so your event carries on around us. In Barking, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so most summer events eat in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- You get a menu suggestion and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up on the agreed spot.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Barking, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Barking
Gardens, fields and car parks all work
Whatever the occasion in Barking, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Residents’ days
- Milestone birthdays
- School fairs and sports days
- Staff days and client events
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as St Patrick's Church, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re 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 you both updated.
What affects the price in Barking
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Barking: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Barking?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you do a hog roast in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you work with wedding planners and venues?
Of course. Pass on their details and we will sort the practical side.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for summer weekends and Christmas. Weekday dates are usually easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Can you serve inside?
The cooking happens outside; serving can typically be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Ask your venue what they allow.
Do you only do hog roasts?
No. We also do BBQ catering, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and many events have both.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cover Barking?
Yes, Barking is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Barking events: venues and access
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. We cover events in Barking, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Barking to London (9 miles away).
Local clubs near Barking make good venues if there is room outside to cook. If you’re organising a fair for a school like Eastbury Primary School, a hog roast or barbecue stall is popular.
We cover events in every part of IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6. Your event could be at a house on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Barking, we also cover East Ham (2 miles west), Ilford (2 miles north-west), Woolwich (3 miles south-west), Plumstead (3 miles south) and Plaistow (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
Gardens, yards, car parks and fields can all work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Access wide enough for our equipment
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Barking 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards