Our hog roast service in Epping
Epping is a small market town at the northern end of Epping Forest and at the end of the Central line. It's one of the few places where you can be on the Underground in the morning and standing in open farmland by lunchtime, with the M11 and M25 both close by and villages such as Theydon Bois, Coopersale and North Weald on the doorstep.
That mix of town and country makes our hog roast catering in Epping unusually varied. We cook on site, whether it's a garden in town or a marquee in a field, carve to order and bring every side and sauce. Pork is the favourite, but lamb and BBQ menus are just as easy to arrange.
We cater across Epping as part of our hog roast catering in Essex. For the full picture of how we work, see our full-service hog roasts page.
Where we cater in Epping
In town, it's family parties in the gardens off the High Street and around Coopersale, along with school, club and community events. Outside town, the farmland and green belt towards North Weald, Toot Hill and Theydon Mount brings weddings, big birthdays and equestrian-yard parties on private land. North Weald Airfield's open ground hosts its own events and markets through the year.
The forest itself is public land with its own rules, so events are held beside it rather than in it — in gardens, clubs and private fields. The High Street is busy, especially on market day, so we plan arrival times accordingly.
- marquees on farmland towards North Weald and Toot Hill
- private gardens in Epping and Theydon Bois
- equestrian yards and paddocks
- cricket and sports clubs
- village halls and community fundraisers
BBQ catering in Epping
For events in Epping with a mixed crowd or a tight serving window, we often suggest a BBQ, either on its own or running alongside the hog roast. Two serving points shorten the queue and give everyone more to choose from.
Club days and family parties around Epping often go for a BBQ — burgers, sausages and halloumi alongside the salads — especially where children are in the mix.
Read more about our BBQ catering service or browse the BBQ catering menu.
Events we cater in Epping
Wedding hog roasts
Epping couples often combine a church or register-office ceremony with a marquee reception on nearby farmland or family land. A hog roast suits that relaxed style — carved at the counter, with lamb and a vegetarian main alongside.
Catering for weddingsCorporate events
Teams from Epping and from firms along the M11 corridor book us for summer parties and client days, often at a sports club or a private field near town. We handle the full set-up and clear-down.
Corporate BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Birthdays, anniversaries and summer parties in Epping and Theydon Bois gardens are our bread and butter here. We plan around side access and slopes, and leave your lawn tidy.
Milestone birthday catering · Catering for parties at homeWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
The classic. A whole pig roasts slowly for hours until the meat is tender and the skin has turned to crackling, then we carve it to order — into soft rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, or onto plates with salads and potatoes.
View our hog roast menuLamb roast
Lamb works as the only roast or alongside pork. We carve it at the counter and serve it with mint sauce, herby salads and breads — a popular choice for summer weddings.
A whole lamb roastBBQ 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
The sides make the meal. Choose from homemade coleslaw, mixed leaf salad, tomato and red onion salad, potato salad and pasta salad, plus fries, sweet potato fries or buttered new potatoes cooked on site. Fresh rolls, breads and a proper sauce table come as standard.
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 Epping
Alongside Epping, 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 Epping
Can you cater an event in Epping Forest?
The forest is public land with its own management rules, so cooking there needs the landowner's permission. Most events happen at gardens, clubs or private land nearby, and we're happy to help you find a practical spot for the set-up.
Do you cover North Weald, Theydon Bois and Ongar?
Yes, along with Coopersale, Toot Hill, Moreton and the villages towards Chipping Ongar.
What do you need from us on the day?
A reasonably level area for our equipment, a route we can wheel it along, and somewhere to park nearby. We'll ask about access, gates and venue rules when you enquire — our outdoor catering checklist covers the rest.
