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Christmas Hog Roast in Upminster
Christmas hog roast in Upminster: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Upminster
Christmas hog roast in Upminster, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Upminster suit a hog roast. Whether it’s festive open evenings and christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and halloumi skewers.
For Christmas parties in Upminster, the roaster needs a lit, covered spot outdoors, such as a yard, courtyard or garden. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, it’s dark in Upminster by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
As a London location, Upminster is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Upminster hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
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Common questions in Upminster
What if our house in Upminster has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Upminster?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, there is a station right in Upminster: Upminster station.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Christmas parties in Upminster: local tips
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upminster? We cover the whole area. Upminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upminster to London (about 16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Upminster Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Laurence can book a hog roast stall.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RM14 and RM11 postcode area. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Local schools include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away