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Christmas Party Catering in Rainham, Greater London
Christmas hog roast in Rainham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Book a hog roast in Rainham
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Rainham
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For lights switch-on evenings and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast turkey and roast potatoes for your guests.
In Rainham, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Rainham (RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Rainham
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Hosts in Rainham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family get-togethers
For colleagues travelling by train, Rainham (Essex) station is in Rainham itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Rainham, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Indoor space for eating
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
As a London location, Rainham 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 will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Towns and villages near Rainham
What else we do in Rainham
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rainham in December: what to know
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Christmas parties in Rainham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Rainham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Helen and St Giles is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Rainham Village Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RM13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Rainham (under half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Phoenix pub (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rainham
What if our house in Rainham has no side access?
Often, 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.
What’s the nearest station to Rainham?
Rainham (Essex) station, in Rainham itself.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards