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Hog Roast Hire in Poplar
Planning a hog roast in Poplar? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Poplar?
Hog roast hire in Poplar, carved to order
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, new potatoes and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and big birthdays and anniversaries.
In a London neighbourhood like Poplar, the big question is getting the roaster to the cooking spot. 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 a picture helps us check. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Common questions in Poplar
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Poplar?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Light matters for a long roast: around Poplar, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Poplar?
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Poplar most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Peter's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Poplar
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to Poplar
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
As a London location, Poplar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Salads
Nearby places to Poplar
What else we do in Poplar
Planning a hog roast in Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. A hog roast suits events around Poplar, whatever the venue. Poplar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
Parks such as Bartlett Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
For events in E14, SE16 and E22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Poplar is on the A102 and A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away