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Hog roast hire in E5
Planning an event in E5? We serve Homerton, Lower Clapton and Clapton and every street in between, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Hog roast catering across E5
Areas within E5
- Homerton
- Lower Clapton
- Clapton
- Lea Bridge
- Hackney Marshes
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Shacklewell
- Stamford Hill
- Upper Clapton
What we do in E5
- Corporate and staff days
- Wedding hog roast
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Hog roast hire
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in E5
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and christmas parties, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads.
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Prices in E5
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why hosts in E5 choose us
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Homerton
Locally, our bookings take us close to The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Homerton itself: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Homerton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile south-west)
A hog roast across E5: what to know
Across E5, we cover 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Homerton: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as United Reformed Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. In Homerton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
Events we cater in E5
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
People around E5 book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
What affects the price in E5
Each price is built from:
- Travel to E5
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in E5
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover the whole of Greater London?
We cover Greater London and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away