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Hog roast hire in E18
We cover all of the E18 postcode district, including South Woodford, Snaresbrook and Woodford. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Hog roast hire in E18
Towns and villages in E18
Our hog roasts across E18
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Hog roast hire
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Wedding hog roast
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire in E18: what to expect
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in E18, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and shows and staff days and open days, with new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
What it costs in E18
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in South Woodford
We set up the roaster for events around Holy Trinity, The Highams Park and The George Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oakdale Infants' School (within half a mile east), Woodbridge High School (0.7 miles north-east) and Forest School (0.9 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Wood Street station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.7 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Hollow Pond.
Hog roast catering in E18: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in E18, so whether your event is in Woodford, Wanstead and South Woodford or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
South Woodford: For a fundraiser at a school like Oakdale Infants' School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Wood Street station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in South Woodford, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Who books hog roast hire?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Work summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
FAQs for E18
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away