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Hog Roast Hire for Greengate
We bring a hog roast to Greengate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Garden parties and barbecues
Book a hog roast in Greengate
Bringing a hog roast to Greengate
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Greengate and the surrounding area are covered for events. Greengate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is West Ham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
For events in E13, E6 and E16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Greengate include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (within half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-west)
How our hog roast hire works in Greengate
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for community events and christmas fairs.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, bookings in Greengate come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- 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
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common questions in Greengate
Which station is closest to Greengate?
West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Could you cook in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
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.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Greengate?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
As a London location, Greengate 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Greengate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Greengate
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Greengate, including:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
- Parties at home
- Club events and presentations
If you had West Ham Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards