Hog roast hire, slow-roasted and carved at your event · London and the South East

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Hog roast hire in E22

Hog roast catering across E22, covering Poplar, London Docklands and Canary Wharf. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.

Hog roast hire in E22

Hog roast hire in E22: what to expect

People book a hog roast in E22 for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and milestone birthdays, with hog roast rolls, crackling and rotisserie chicken.

We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it.

  1. First, tell us about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
  4. We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
  5. Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.

What it costs in E22

Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.

What you get with us

  • An itemised quote
  • The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Staff to serve, so you do not have to
  • Timed around your day

How to get a price

A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Poplar

Bookings here are frequently close to St Peter's Church, Langdon Park Secondary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north), Bartlett Park (0.6 miles north) and The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile west). There is a railway station in Poplar itself: Canary Wharf station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.

  • Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)

Planning a hog roast in E22

From Poplar, London Docklands and Canary Wharf to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across E22 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.

Poplar: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Tower Hamlets College, can book a hog roast stall. Churches such as St Peter's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Planning an evening hog roast in Poplar? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.

For planners, venues and organisers

Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.

If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.

What comes off the roaster

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.

Rotisserie chicken

Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.

A hog roast compared with other options

The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.

What your quote should include

  • What the price includes, item by item
  • Travel and any London charges
  • VAT, if it applies
  • Arrival time and how long the roast needs

Who books hog roast hire?

For big gatherings in E22, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.

Here’s what people in E22 most often book a hog roast for:

  • Festive gatherings
  • Wedding breakfasts and evening food
  • Clubhouse events
  • Village fêtes and school fairs

DIY versus a catered hog roast

You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.

Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.

Your questions about a hog roast in E22

What do people get?

Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.

Can we just hire the roaster?

Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.

How much room do you need?

Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.

Is all of Greater London covered?

Greater London is part of our area. Contact us for a price.

Do you leave the area tidy?

We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.

Do we need our own staff?

No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.

Will there be enough to go round?

We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.

  • Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
  • Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
  • Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
  • Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away

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