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Hog Roast Hire for Upper Walthamstow
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Upper Walthamstow.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Sports clubs and societies
A hog roast near Upper Walthamstow
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Upper Walthamstow
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Upper Walthamstow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve new potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and barbecues and community events.
Gardens in Upper Walthamstow tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot well away from fences, sheds and windows. A word with the neighbours before a long roast is always a good idea. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Upper Walthamstow (E17, E18, E10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Upper Walthamstow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Upper Walthamstow, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Who books hog roast hire in Upper Walthamstow?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Garden parties and barbecues
Parks such as Lloyd Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Places near Upper Walthamstow
What else we do in Upper Walthamstow
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Upper Walthamstow hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
A hog roast in Upper Walthamstow: local details
Upper Walthamstow is about 1 mile east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Walthamstow and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Woodside Primary Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Upper Walthamstow has its own station, Wood Street station.
For events in E17, E18 and E10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Avon Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Snaresbrook (1 mile east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east) and Walthamstow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.7 miles west) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Walthamstow include Ainslie Wood and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Warwick School for Boys (within half a mile south-west) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Flower Pot pub (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Upper Walthamstow
What if our house in Upper Walthamstow has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter in the Forest: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away