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Christmas Party Catering in Friday Hill, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Friday Hill.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
Book a hog roast in Friday Hill
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Friday Hill in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Friday Hill
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for december open days and new Year parties.
In Friday Hill, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Friday Hill (E4, IG8, IG9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Friday Hill?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Events we cater in Friday Hill
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
With the A1009 nearby, December journeys to Friday Hill are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
FAQs for Friday Hill
Could you cook in The Highams Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Friday Hill?
Frequently, 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.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Also near Friday Hill
Also in Friday Hill
Christmas catering near Friday Hill
Friday Hill is about 1 mile east of Chingford, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Friday Hill? We can help. Friday Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chingford station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Here we cover the E4, IG8 and IG9 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Weale Road, Hatch Lane and The Avenue, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Friday Hill sits on or near the A1009, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Chingford Hatch (1 mile south-west), Chingford (1 mile west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Chingford Mount (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wanstead Hospital (2.7 miles south) and The Epping Forest Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Friday Hill include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
- Nearby schools include Heathcote School & Science College (under half a mile north) and Normanhurst School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Head pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Buckhurst Hill East (1.7 miles east)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Friday Hill
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
As a London location, Friday Hill 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards