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Hog Roast Hire in North Ockendon
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in North Ockendon. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
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Hog roast hire in North Ockendon
Hog roast hire in North Ockendon, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in North Ockendon. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Popular choices include new potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for parties at home and festive gatherings.
Around North Ockendon, most London bookings are in back gardens, yards, school grounds and car parks. Many terraced houses have no side access, so tell us whether there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use, and send us a photo. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Travel to North Ockendon
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Parking near the spot
North Ockendon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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.
On the menu in North Ockendon
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In North Ockendon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for North Ockendon, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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North Ockendon: venues, access and local tips
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around North Ockendon, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near North Ockendon include Hare Hall (4.5 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For guests coming by train, Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in RM14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include 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). Further out, we also cater in 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). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near North Ockendon include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in North Ockendon
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near North Ockendon:
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
North Ockendon: your questions answered
Which station is closest to North Ockendon?
The closest is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away