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Catering Company in Spitalfields, Greater London
Catering your event in Spitalfields: we cook on site, outdoors under cover, so no kitchen is needed. Choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and client events
- Film and TV crews
Caterers in Spitalfields
Event catering near Spitalfields
Good event catering in Spitalfields comes down to three things: food people enjoy, served on time, with no mess left behind. That’s how we work, with a hog roast or a barbecue. For weddings and evening receptions and garden parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls with crackling and spit-roast lamb.
In Spitalfields, 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 plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menus
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Alongside
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
With a hog roast, the meat is ready to carve; with a barbecue, it comes straight off the grill. Either way, our staff serve and clear. Evening events in Spitalfields need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering an event in Spitalfields
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Hosts in Spitalfields book us for events of all sizes. Spitalfields is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Local clubs near Spitalfields make good venues if there is room outside to cook. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (0.7 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.4 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
This part of Greater London takes in E1, EC2A and E1W, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Spitalfields is on the A10 and A1202, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Bermondsey (1 mile south) and Bethnal Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Transology (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Spitalfields include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Spitalfields include Canon Barnett Primary School (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Stores pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (under half a mile north-west) and Minories (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Spitalfields
Also in Spitalfields
Perfect for your event in Spitalfields
Hog roast, barbecue or both
Whatever the occasion in Spitalfields, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Weddings
- Festive parties
- Staff days and client events
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Parks such as Finsbury Circus generally need council permission for caterers, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Spitalfields: your questions answered
Could you cook in Finsbury Circus?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Spitalfields?
London Liverpool Street station, in Spitalfields itself.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, so gardens, fields and car parks all work.
Is crockery included?
Yes, plates are included. China is available on request.
How soon do dates go?
As soon as your date is fixed. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Is it just hog roast?
No: there is a full barbecue menu as well.
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 will suggest the food.
Can we put you in touch with our venue?
Yes: we’ll liaise with the venue on access and set-up.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Is our catering right for your event?
Compared with doing it yourself, you get your day back. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Two menus to choose from
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and hog roast or BBQ?.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We bring the cooking equipment with us, so there’s nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- A green light from whoever owns the site
As a London location, Spitalfields 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Spitalfields
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Spitalfields, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away