Greater London · England
Christmas Party Catering in Forest Gate, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forest Gate.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Forest Gate
About our Christmas hog roast in Forest Gate
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Forest Gate. We’re frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and december open days, serving crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In Forest Gate, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Forest Gate
Which station is closest to Forest Gate?
Forest Gate has its own station: Wanstead Park station.
What if our house in Forest Gate has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Forest Gate?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Forest Gate comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas parties in Forest Gate: local tips
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forest Gate? We cover the whole area. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Forest Gate to London (about 6 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Wanstead Park station is in Forest Gate itself. Christmas fairs at a church such as A Radical Church can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in E7, E15 and E11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A114 and A116 close by, Forest Gate is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Forest Gate we cover include Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Forest Gate Community School (less than half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Forest Gate
More for events in Forest Gate
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
As a London location, Forest Gate 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Forest Gate?
It makes a work party feel generous.
Hosts in Forest Gate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
A winter fair at a school like Woodgrange Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What affects the price in Forest Gate
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Forest Gate
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away