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Hog roast hire in RM9
We cater in every part of the RM9 postcode district, which takes in Becontree, Castle Green and Dagenham Green. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in RM9?
Places in RM9
- Becontree
- Castle Green
- Dagenham Green
- Dagenham Dock
- Barking
- Dagenham
- Thames View Estate
- Barking Riverside
- Beam Park
- Hornchurch Marshes
Events we cater in RM9
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Hog roast hire
- Parties and birthdays
- Wedding hog roast
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire in RM9: what to expect
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are often booked for weddings, day or evening and birthdays and anniversaries.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Pricing in RM9
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 book our hog roast
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Becontree
We set up the roaster for events around Robert Clack School, Parsloes Park and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Nearby too are St George's (less than half a mile south-east) and Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east). Becontree’s nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
Hog roast catering in RM9: local guide
RM9 covers everything from Barking, Dagenham and Becontree to 3 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Becontree: PTAs at schools such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Chadwell Heath station is about 1.5 miles away. Evenings in Becontree stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
Is a hog roast right for you?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RM9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
RM9 questions
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you travel across Greater London?
Greater London is part of our area, including RM9. Ask for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away