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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hackney Marshes, Greater London
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Hackney Marshes.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fêtes
- School events
Hog roast for events for Hackney Marshes
Hog roast for events in Hackney Marshes, carved to order
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for summer fêtes and vintage rallies.
Events in Hackney Marshes range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces typically need council permission, and we need a pitch we can reach. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Region
- 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
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. In December, Hackney Marshes is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Events we cater in Hackney Marshes
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
Here’s what people in Hackney Marshes most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Country shows
- School events
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Risen Christ and All Souls, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Hackney Marshes
Other occasions in Hackney Marshes
Why choose a hog roast in Hackney Marshes?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Hackney Marshes hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
As a London location, Hackney Marshes 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hackney Marshes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What affects the price in Hackney Marshes
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. We cover events in Hackney Marshes, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
An event in Leyton Jubilee Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kingsmead Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Greater London takes in E5, E10 and E9. From Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A106 close by, Hackney Marshes is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Hackney Marshes include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
Questions from Hackney Marshes
What’s the nearest station to Hackney Marshes?
The closest is Lea Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hackney Marshes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you cater in Hackney Marshes?
Yes, Hackney Marshes is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away