Our hog roast service in Braintree
Braintree is a market town in north-central Essex, at the crossing of the A120 and A131, with a textile and silk-weaving past and much newer housing at Great Notley and Bocking. Great Notley Country Park is on its south-western edge, and some of the county's prettiest villages — Finchingfield, Wethersfield, the Bardfields, Coggeshall — are a short drive away.
Our hog roast catering in Braintree is a mix of new-estate garden parties, local business events and a good number of rural weddings. We cook on site, carve to order and serve with salads, potatoes, rolls, stuffing and sauces, and we clear up completely before we leave.
We cater across Braintree as part of our hog roast catering in Essex. For the full picture of how we work, see our our hog roast service page.
Where we cater in Braintree
The town and its growing estates bring birthdays, christenings and neighbourhood parties, often in modern gardens with limited side access — worth mentioning when you enquire. Businesses on the industrial estates and retail areas around the A120 book staff barbecues and Christmas meals.
The rural side is where we do much of our wedding work. Barns, farmland and village greens around Finchingfield, Shalford, Rayne and Coggeshall host weddings, fetes and big summer parties, and they often need more planning for access and facilities.
- barns and farm venues towards Finchingfield and the Bardfields
- marquees on private land near Coggeshall
- gardens in Great Notley and Bocking
- business sites along the A120
- village fetes and cricket clubs
BBQ catering in Braintree
Our BBQ catering in Braintree runs on the same principle as the hog roast — cooked fresh in front of your guests, with none of the work landing on the host. Expect burgers, sausages, chicken and proper veggie options, plus salads, fries and every sauce you'd want.
Read more about mobile BBQ catering or browse the BBQ catering menu.
Events we cater in Braintree
Wedding hog roasts
North Essex barn weddings are a speciality around Braintree. We'll serve a full wedding breakfast with pork, lamb and a separate vegetarian main, or keep it to an evening service — often both from one roast.
Hog roast wedding cateringCorporate events
Braintree firms book us for summer staff days, family fun days and Christmas lunches. We plan for the site, the headcount and the dietary requirements, and keep the queue moving.
Catering for company eventsBirthday & private parties
Family celebrations in Braintree's newer neighbourhoods and older villages suit a hog roast perfectly. Tell us about access to your garden, and we'll work out the best set-up.
Milestone birthday catering · Catering for parties at homeWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Nothing is carved in advance and left to sit. The pig goes on hours before service, fills the air with the smell of roasting pork, and is carved fresh for every guest with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce.
Hog roast menuLamb roast
A whole lamb on the spit gives the same sense of occasion as a hog roast with a lighter, herby feel. Serve it in flatbreads with minted yoghurt, or plated with potatoes and gravy.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Beef burgers, pork sausages, marinated and BBQ-glazed chicken, veggie burgers, halloumi and plant-based sausages — pick three or four and we'll handle the rest.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
A roast without good sides is just meat in a bun. We make coleslaw and salads fresh, cook fries and sweet potato fries on site, and can add new potatoes, corn on the cob or a Greek-style salad depending on the season and the crowd.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Dietary needs are planned in from the start, not added at the end. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are cooked on separate equipment on request and clearly labelled, and allergen information is available for everything we serve. For guests with severe allergies, please talk to us before the event.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Braintree
Alongside Braintree, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Essex hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Braintree
My Great Notley garden has no side access — can you still cater?
Often, yes. We can cook on the driveway or front of the house and serve from a counter nearer the party, or carry smaller equipment through. Tell us the layout and we'll suggest the best option.
Do you cover Finchingfield, Halstead and Coggeshall?
Yes, along with Wethersfield, Rayne, Shalford, the Bardfields and the surrounding villages of north Essex.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Braintree?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Braintree events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
