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Hog Roast for Events for North Ockendon
Looking for a hog roast for your event in North Ockendon? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Community days and street fairs
- Car and steam shows
- School fairs and sports days
A hog roast near North Ockendon
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
About our hog roast for events in North Ockendon
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. For summer fêtes and car shows and rallies, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In North Ockendon, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces generally need council permission, and the roaster needs a pitch with clearance. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
- Where
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
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Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
As a London location, North Ockendon 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Why choose hog roast for events in North Ockendon?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in North Ockendon. Typical bookings include:
- Vintage rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Plates or china
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in North Ockendon are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for North Ockendon
Do you trade at school fairs around North Ockendon?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What if our house in North Ockendon 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.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will discuss the options.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
North Ockendon events: pitches and permissions
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in North Ockendon, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from North Ockendon to London (17 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like The James Oglethorpe Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Here we cover the RM14 postcode area. For events just outside North Ockendon, we cover Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Cranham Marsh.
- Local schools include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away