Our hog roast service in Harlow
Harlow is one of the first wave of post-war new towns, designed around neighbourhoods, green wedges and dedicated employment areas, with the River Stort along its northern edge and the M11 running past its eastern side. Old Harlow, the original village, survives at the north-eastern end, and the town is known for the public sculpture scattered through its streets and parks.
The way Harlow was planned means business parks and industrial areas sit close to housing, so our hog roast work here splits fairly evenly between staff events and family parties. We cook on site, carve to order and bring salads, breads, sauces and sides, then clear up so your site is back to normal by the end of the day.
We cater across Harlow as part of our hog roast catering in Essex. For the full picture of how we work, see our hog roast catering page.
Where we cater in Harlow
Weekday bookings are mostly corporate: summer parties, family days, team lunches and Christmas meals at the business parks and employment areas around the town. Many of these sites have hard standing, generous car parks and grass verges, which make the logistics simple. Security and site-pass procedures are common, so we'll gather the details early.
At weekends, gardens in Old Harlow, Church Langley, Newhall and the older neighbourhoods host birthdays and christenings, while sports clubs and community centres run summer events. Farmland on the edges of town and towards the Hertfordshire border brings the occasional marquee wedding.
- business parks and employment areas near the M11
- warehouse, lab and office staff days
- private gardens in Old Harlow and Church Langley
- sports clubs and community centres
- marquees on farmland near the Stort valley
BBQ catering in Harlow
For events in Harlow 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.
Read more about our BBQ catering service or browse the sample BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Harlow
Wedding hog roasts
Harlow couples often marry in the surrounding countryside on the Essex–Hertfordshire border, and we cater marquee and barn receptions there, or come in for evening food at a hall or club.
Wedding hog roastsCorporate events
Staff events are a big part of what we do in Harlow. Large headcounts, shift patterns and dietary requirements are all routine for us, and we'll work directly with your facilities or HR team on timings and access. See corporate catering.
Corporate cateringBirthday & private parties
For Harlow family parties, a hog roast delivers a lot of food with very little fuss for the host. A BBQ can run alongside for younger guests or anyone who'd rather have a burger.
Hog roasts for birthday parties · Catering for parties at homeWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
View our hog roast menuLamb roast
Spit-roasted whole lamb, seasoned with garlic and rosemary and carved to order. It's served with mint sauce, warm flatbreads and fresh salads — ideal when some guests don't eat pork.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Burgers, sausages and chicken for the meat-eaters, with halloumi, vegetable skewers and plant-based options cooked separately for everyone else.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
Most Harlow events pick two to four sides. Summer menus lean towards coleslaw, leaf salads, tomatoes and potato salad; evening and winter events tend to want fries, sweet potato fries or new potatoes. We bring the breads, rolls and sauces too.
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 Harlow
Alongside Harlow, 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 Harlow
Can you cater a large staff day at a Harlow business park?
Yes. For big numbers we usually run a hog roast and a BBQ from separate counters to keep the queue short. We'll need details of site access, any induction requirements and where we can set up safely.
Do you cover Sawbridgeworth and the villages around Harlow?
Yes — Sawbridgeworth, Roydon, Nazeing, Hatfield Heath, Matching and the surrounding area on both sides of the county line.
How much does a hog roast in Harlow cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, staffing, the service style and the venue. We don't publish fixed prices because events vary so much — our hog roast cost guide explains the factors, and a quote is free.
