Greater London · England
Hog roast hire in IG11
We cover all of the IG11 postcode district, which takes in Barking, Thames View Estate and Barking Riverside. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in IG11?
Towns and villages in IG11
Occasions in IG11
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Funerals and wakes
- BBQ catering
- Parties and birthdays
- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Event catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in IG11
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for clubhouse events and wakes and memorial gatherings.
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat.
- 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 IG11
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why hosts in IG11 choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or IG11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Around Barking
In Barking, that can mean an event near St Patrick's Church, Mayesbrook Park and Eastbury Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west) and Greatfields School (0.5 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barking Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Barking includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
Hog roast hire across IG11
Across IG11, we cover 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Barking, East Ham and Loxford or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Barking: Parks such as Mayesbrook Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For anyone arriving by rail, Barking station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Barking, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
Why a hog roast works
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in IG11: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around IG11, including:
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
IG11 questions
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
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 work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards