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Christmas Hog Roast for Aldgate
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Aldgate. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Aldgate
Festive bookings around Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Hosts in Aldgate book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St James Duke's Place can book a hog roast stall. Aldgate is on or near the A3 and A10, so we can reach it easily in winter.
We cater Christmas parties across E1, EC2A and SE1. From Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A3 and A10 close by, Aldgate is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Aldgate, we also cover Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Minories (within half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Fund Academy (under half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
Christmas hog roast in Aldgate, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We serve crackling, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas markets.
In Aldgate, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Aldgate, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Aldgate?
It makes a work party feel generous.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Aldgate. Here are some of the most popular:
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If people are coming by rail, London Fenchurch Street station serves Aldgate directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
For event organisers in Aldgate
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
FAQs for Aldgate
Which station is closest to Aldgate?
London Fenchurch Street station, in Aldgate itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Aldgate?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
Aldgate 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 will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Aldgate
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Aldgate
What else we do in Aldgate
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards