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Hog Roast Catering in South Hornchurch, Greater London
Planning a hog roast in South Hornchurch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Work summer parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in South Hornchurch
South Hornchurch questions
Could you cook in Beam Valley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in South Hornchurch?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is all of Greater London covered?
Greater London is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Hog roast hire in South Hornchurch, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for parties at home and club events and presentations.
From a family garden to an office courtyard, bookings in South Hornchurch come in all shapes. Tell us how we get the equipment in. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- South Hornchurch (RM13, RM10, RM12)
- County
- 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
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, South Hornchurch 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In South Hornchurch, 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. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RM13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Events we cater in South Hornchurch
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in South Hornchurch: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around South Hornchurch, such as:
- Wakes
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
- Work summer parties
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St John's Parish Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to South Hornchurch
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
South Hornchurch: venues, access and local tips
South Hornchurch is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Hornchurch and the surrounding area. We cater 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Whybridge Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The nearest station is Rainham (Essex) station, about 0.9 miles south.
This part of Greater London takes in RM13, RM10 and RM12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hood Road, Ford Lane and Philip Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside South Hornchurch, we also cover Beam Park (1 mile south-west), Rainham (1 mile south-east), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile south-west), Dagenham (1 mile north-west) and Elm Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Brewery (3.1 miles north) and Erith Museum (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near South Hornchurch include Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Schools near South Hornchurch include The Brittons Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Chafford School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (0.8 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (1.4 miles west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards