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Christmas Hog Roast in Hackney Wick
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Hackney Wick and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- New Year parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Hackney Wick
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hackney Wick
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. For late-night shopping events and christmas family parties, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey and more.
For Christmas parties in Hackney Wick, the roaster needs a lit, covered spot outdoors, such as a yard, courtyard or garden. Plan access early. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas catering near Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hackney Wick? We can help. Hackney Wick is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary of Eton draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Hackney Wick station is in Hackney Wick itself.
This part of Greater London takes in E3, E9 and E20, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are V&A East (less than half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Park (within half a mile south-west)
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose a hog roast in Hackney Wick?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Hackney Wick?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hackney Wick, such as:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Mossbourne Riverside Academy, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-December sunset in Hackney Wick comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hackney Wick
What if our house in Hackney Wick has no side access?
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 do a hog roast in Mabley Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards