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Catering Company in Forest Gate, Greater London
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in Forest Gate: cooked on site, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Festive parties
- Gatherings after a service
- Staff days and client events
Event catering in Forest Gate
About our event catering in Forest Gate
Weddings, birthdays, Christmas parties, fêtes, wakes, care homes and film sets in Forest Gate: we’ve planned menus for all of them. Tell us what the event is and we’ll suggest the food. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and work events and open days, we can cook pulled pork, spit-roast lamb and salads for your guests.
In Forest Gate, we cater in gardens, yards, playgrounds and office courtyards. With neighbours close by, we pick a spot that keeps smoke and heat away from windows. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you can enjoy the event.
- Area
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we cook
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is what matters most. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A clear way in from where we park
Forest Gate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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’ll advise before you book.
What we cook
- Potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. Sunset in Forest Gate is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits garden parties and weddings.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or E7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Forest Gate
Other occasions in Forest Gate
Perfect for your event in Forest Gate
No kitchen needed at the venue
In Forest Gate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home summer events
- Work events and open days
Among the historic houses close to Forest Gate are Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). Historic venues frequently have approved caterer lists, so check early.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
Questions from Forest Gate
What if our house in Forest Gate has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in West Ham Park?
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’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for summer weekends and Christmas. Midweek dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
What kind of caterers are you?
We are a mobile catering company that cooks on site: a hog roast, a barbecue or both, with vegetarian and vegan options. We serve and tidy up.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Should we choose a hog roast or a barbecue?
It depends on your guests: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. Tell us about the event and we will suggest one.
Choosing caterers in Forest Gate
Next to a sit-down dinner, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, though plates and sides make it a proper meal. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Forest Gate hosts choose us
- Hot food cooked at your venue
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
Take a look at our prices page or how the two menus compare.
What catering costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
After service, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Catering an event in Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Planning caterers in Forest Gate? We can help. Forest Gate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Planning an event in West Ham Park? Any cooking there needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as A Radical Church, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
Anywhere in E7, E15 and E11, we can bring the roaster to you. Your event could be at a house on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A114 and A116, Forest Gate is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Stratford (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile south), East Ham (2 miles south-east), Ilford (2 miles east) and Leyton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Gate includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Forest Gate Community School (under half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards