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Hog roast hire in RM12
Hog roast hire across RM12, from Hornchurch, Elm Park and Hacton. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
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- Funerals and wakes
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- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
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Hog roast hire across RM12
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We’re often asked to cater wakes and birthdays and anniversaries, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
What it costs in RM12
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for RM12, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Hornchurch
Locally, our bookings take us close to J.J. Moon's pub, Langtons Infant School and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, among other places. Nearby too are Saint George's Church (within half a mile south) and St. Andrew's Park (0.7 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Hornchurch includes Hornchurch Cutting.
A hog roast across RM12: what to know
From Hornchurch, Elm Park and South Hornchurch to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across RM12 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Hornchurch: If you had St. Andrew's Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. Churches such as Saint George's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hornchurch, 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.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Who books hog roast hire?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near RM12:
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who does not 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
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
RM12: your questions answered
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you travel across Greater London?
We cater across Greater London, including RM12. Ask for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away