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Hog roast hire in E8
We cater in every part of the E8 postcode district, which takes in Hackney Central, London Fields and Dalston. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Book a hog roast in E8
Towns and villages in E8
- Hackney Central
- London Fields
- Dalston
- Homerton
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Canonbury
- Cambridge Heath
- Mildmay
- De Beauvoir Town
- Lower Clapton
- Kingsland
- Shacklewell
- Haggerston
- Clapton
Our hog roasts across E8
- Film and TV sets
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Wedding hog roast
- Christmas parties
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire in E8: what to expect
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and barbecues, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and coleslaw.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What it costs in E8
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why hosts in E8 choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Around Hackney Central
Locally, our bookings take us close to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Gayhurst Community School and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. You’ll also find The Urswick School (under half a mile east), Baxter's Court pub (under half a mile north-east), Haggerston Park (0.8 miles south-west) and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (within half a mile east). There is a railway station in Hackney Central itself: London Fields station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Tower of London (2.5 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hackney (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning a hog roast in E8
E8 covers everything from Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Hackney Central: PTAs at schools such as Gayhurst Community School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Late September evenings in Hackney Central lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire?
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
People around E8 book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Birthdays and anniversaries
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for E8
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in E8?
Yes, E8 is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away