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Christmas Party Catering in Cranbrook, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Cranbrook.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near Cranbrook
Christmas hog roast in Cranbrook, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We are frequently asked to cater christmas markets and end-of-year team celebrations, with roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
London Christmas parties in Cranbrook are frequently at offices, pubs with a courtyard or homes with a garden. Tell us about lighting and access. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, it’s dark in Cranbrook by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Christmas hog roast in Cranbrook?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cranbrook, such as:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- December open days
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Clement's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Cranbrook questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Cranbrook?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Cranbrook?
Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A short route for our equipment
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
As a London location, Cranbrook 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
What affects the price in Cranbrook
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Cranbrook in December: what to know
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Cranbrook, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Cranbrook to London (about 8 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like The Ursuline Academy Ilford gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, Ilford station is about 0.5 miles away.
For Christmas parties in IG1, IG2 and E12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Cranbrook we cover include Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Highlands Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, with the pork and crackling too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away