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Catering Company in Ilford, Greater London
Catering for weddings, parties and staff days in Ilford: cooked outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Christmas parties
- Corporate days
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Ilford?
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover on the agreed spot. With a hog roast we start early; with a barbecue we cook as people eat, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. For an evening event in Ilford, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a menu suggestion and a price.
- We confirm the cooking spot with you or the venue.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering in Ilford, cooked on site
When you’re comparing caterers in Ilford, start with the menu. Ours is simple and generous: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together. For school fairs and sports days and wakes, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls with crackling, salads and beef burgers and more.
For a London event in Ilford, tell us about steps, gates and parking: parking for our vehicle and a route to the cooking spot. We will take it from there. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ilford
More for events in Ilford
Is our catering right for your event?
Not sure which to choose? A hog roast feeds a crowd at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more choice. Why not both? Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Two menus to choose from
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
- Enough room for people to queue
Ilford is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 booking.
On the menu in Ilford
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Potatoes
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Ilford
No kitchen needed at the venue
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ilford. Typical bookings include:
- Residents’ days
- Location shoots
- Work events and open days
- Wakes
For guests coming by train, Ilford station serves Ilford directly.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Ilford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ilford?
Ilford station, in Ilford itself.
Could you cook in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What if our venue is indoors?
The cooking happens outside; serving can typically be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Check with your venue.
What kind of caterers are you?
We cook hog roasts and barbecues at events, plus salads, potatoes and meat-free choices. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest the food.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, with halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Which menu suits our event?
That depends on who’s coming: a hog roast suits a crowd, a barbecue suits mixed tastes. We’re happy to advise.
Can you cater a big event in Ilford?
A hog roast is made for big groups. Tell us about the event and we will quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What we cook
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Caterers in Ilford: venues and local tips
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Planning caterers in Ilford? We can help. Ilford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Schools such as Winston Way Academy frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days. A club or centre near Ilford with a terrace or field can be a good venue.
We cover events in every part of IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12. From Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Ilford sits on or near the A118, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Barking (2 miles south-east), East Ham (2 miles south), Forest Gate (2 miles west), Plaistow (3 miles south-west) and Greengate (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Great Spoon of Ilford pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
A hog roast starts hours before serving; a barbecue is cooked through service. We plan our timings from when you want to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away