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Hog Roast Catering in Barking, Greater London
We bring a hog roast to Barking and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Barking
Hog roast hire in Barking, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Barking, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For birthdays and anniversaries and weddings, day or evening, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and crackling for your guests.
In Barking, the roaster might go in a garden, a church car park or a works yard. Tell us how we get the equipment in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Barking hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Barking, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Barking questions
Which station is closest to Barking?
The closest is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if our house in Barking has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you come to Barking?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barking and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you travel across Greater London?
We cover Greater London and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Barking: venues, access and local tips
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits events around Barking, whatever the venue. Barking is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Barking to London (9 miles away).
If you had Mayesbrook Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Patrick's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
This part of Greater London takes in IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
More for events in Barking
Occasions we serve in Barking
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Barking. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
Historic houses near Barking include Eastbury Manor House (within half a mile east) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards