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Party Hog Roast for Poplar
We bring a hog roast for your party across Poplar and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast in Poplar
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
About our party hog roast in Poplar
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, once the road closure or permission is in place. We serve jacket potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for leaving and retirement do’s and naming ceremonies.
Throwing a party in Poplar? A hog roast keeps you out of the kitchen, at home or a hall with a garden. Warn the neighbours: it roasts for hours. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn parties in Poplar get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose party hog roast in Poplar?
You’re a host, not a cook.
In Poplar and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Christenings
Parks such as Bartlett Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Towns and villages near Poplar
Other occasions in Poplar
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Poplar
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Party venues around Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. A hog roast suits parties around Poplar, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For party guests on the train, Canary Wharf station serves Poplar directly. Historic houses near Poplar include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Poplar sits on or near the A102 and A1261, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Poplar, we cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). Open spaces near Poplar include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby 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)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
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.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Poplar
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Poplar questions
Could you cook in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Poplar?
Poplar has its own station: Canary Wharf station.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards