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Christmas Hog Roast for Poplar
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Poplar and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
Slow-roasted pork in Poplar
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Poplar. Late-December sunset in Poplar comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Poplar
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For end-of-year team celebrations and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook apple sauce, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
In Poplar, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Poplar
Also in Poplar
Who books Christmas hog roast in Poplar?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
People around Poplar book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
A winter fair at a school like Tower Hamlets College gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
Festive bookings around Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Poplar, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London.
Train travellers will want to know that Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station. If a church like St Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in E14, SE16 and E22, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Poplar include the A102 and A1261, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Poplar includes Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Poplar is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
Poplar: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Poplar?
Canary Wharf station, in Poplar itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away