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Hog Roast for Events in Shadwell
Hog roast for events in Shadwell: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
Hog roast for events in Shadwell
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hog roast for events in Shadwell, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Shadwell are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We’re frequently asked to cater country shows and festivals, serving a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and apple sauce.
Street parties and school fairs in Shadwell suit a hog roast stall, once the permissions are in place. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Shadwell: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Shadwell?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Shadwell?
Shadwell has its own station: Wapping station.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A safe distance from other traders
- Event approval for hot-food traders
As a London location, Shadwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Shadwell?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books hog roast for events in Shadwell?
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
People around Shadwell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Vintage rallies
- Club events
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Wapping station serves Shadwell directly.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event. In December, Shadwell 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 discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Shadwell events: pitches and permissions
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Shadwell is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London.
A summer fête at St Paul's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. If your event is in Russia Dock Woodland, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
We cater events across the SE16, E1 and E1W postcode area and the streets around it. From Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Shadwell include the A101 and A126, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Shadwell includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Prospect of Whitby pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards