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Hog roast hire in RM5
Planning an event in RM5? We cover Collier Row and Rise Park and every street in between, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Hog roast hire in RM5
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What we do in RM5
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in RM5: what to expect
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, 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 community events and sports clubs and societies, serving halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Prices in RM5
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Near you in Collier Row
In Collier Row, that can mean an event near Marshalls Park Academy, Rise Park Infant School and Colley Rowe Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Good Shepherd (less than half a mile south-west) and Raphael Park (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Collier Row is Romford station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
Hog roast catering in RM5: local guide
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in RM5, so whether your event is in Collier Row and Rise Park or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Collier Row: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Good Shepherd, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rise Park Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. Planning an evening hog roast in Collier Row? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RM5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire?
For big gatherings in RM5, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around RM5, such as:
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
RM5 questions
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you cover the whole of Greater London?
All of Greater London is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away