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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upton, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Summer fêtes
- Club events
- Fundraising events
Hog roast for events for Upton
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Hog roast for events near Upton
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and club events.
In Upton, a hog roast suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Make the stall easy to find
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Upton questions
Can you do a hog roast in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Upton has no side access?
Frequently, 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 do you need from the organiser?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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 provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, Upton is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Upton, from gardens to fields. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Upton to London (6 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in West Ham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Events anywhere in E7, E13 and E15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include May Road, West Road and Park Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Spotted Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Upton
The smell alone brings visitors over.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Charity fundraisers
- School events
- Small festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Upton
Other occasions in Upton
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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