Testimonials
2009
Stella Jenkinson and Andrew Little, The Reid Rooms, Oct 15th
Thank you for helping to make our wedding day special on Thurs 15th Oct. We had a great day and were both really happy with Essex Hog Roasts who catered fantastically all day and everyone commented on how original and tasty the food was. Highly recommended!
(Canapes and full wedding menu, including evening x 90)
Richard and Sian Mollart, Rainham Hall, Sept 12th
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the effort put in by you and the team on Sept 12th – we thought everything went perfectly. Richard and I were able to enjoy the day without the slightest hitch, confident that all the catering was wonderfully organised.
(Double hog roast and full salad buffet x 200)
Alison and Al, The Abbey Ruins, Barking, August 22nd
Thank you so much for providing us with a wonderful meal for our wedding – all the guests loved it. The Spanish theme we wanted came right through from the canapes to the coffees, and everyone enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to work with you – we wouldn’t hesitate to use you in the future or to recommend your services to anyone.
(Canapes and full wedding menu, plus paella and bbq x 120)
Mike Nunn, Rawreth, Aug 29th
Thank you so much for putting on a superb hog roast meal for our party on Saturday. Everyone I spoke to mentioned how great and how tasty the food was.
I have recommended your company to a number of people. Thanks again for helping to make the day a roaring success and we will definitely be calling on your services in the future.
(Double hog roast and BBQ x 250)
Abigail Smith, Ongar, 31st July
I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for making my party special.
Fantastic staff, everyone really got down to it and I had no worries. The hog roast was out of this world, there was nothing left! Everyone commented on how great it was.
I would recommend you to anyone. You’re a fantastic company – thank you!
(Hog roast x 150)
Andrew Sunnucks, MD, Audio Networks, 17th July
I wanted to write to you personally to thank you so much for a really terrific job on Friday evening. In challenging circumstances you performed miracles with the minimum of fuss and dramatics!
The food was outstanding and you worked your magic wonderfully. We will certainly be back again, and next time we hope the weather is as helpful as you were!
(Hog roast, salads, desserts, annual party x 80)
Steph Lloyd, 21st June, Brentwood
Many thanks to you and all your team for providing the most wonderful hog roast last Sunday for my 40th birthday. Everything was perfect (including the weather!!).
[Essex Hog Roasts staff] were exceptional, incredibly polite and worked behind the scenes – we didn’t really know they were there – fantastic.
As for the hog roast, well, I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything quite so delicious – all my guests were very impressed – I have just today (Thursday!) thrown the last little bits away……it was fantastic.
Many thanks again, Hilary – I will have no hesitation in recommending and/or using you again.
(Hog roast, salads, desserts, coffee, birthday party x 60.)
Andrea Stockbridge, Halton Foodservice Ltd, Maidstone, 20th June.
Thank you for your services on Saturday afternoon; everyone commented on the lovely food and the efficiency of your staff. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson had a wonderful day; thank you again.
(Hog roast and salads, birthday party x 80.)
Louise and Peter Hall, 20th June, Greenwich.
Just wanted to say a big thankyou for the amazing hog roast you supplied on Saturday. It made my birthday party even more special as we didn’t have to worry about a thing and you enabled us to spend all day with our guests rather than stand slaving over a BBQ.
Both the hog and salads were superb and the staff helpful and friendly. All equipment arrived and was collected on time and was in good condition.
We received so many compliments from our guests which considering we did nothing should be passed on to you. Also, as you promised the sun shone!
We would happily recommend you.
(Hog roast, salads, birthday party x 60.)
Jean Hall, June 13th 2009, Grays.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the hog roast on 13th June. Everybody just loved it… The guy you sent (really sorry can’t remember his name) was very nice and helpful.
Will definitely recommend you and your staff. Thank you making the party a success.
(Hog roast, 21st birthday party x 60.)
Kate French, June 6th, Upminster.
“Just wanted to send a quick e-mail to say thank you so much for a wonderful hog roast, so many people commented on how tasty it was and the salads were also fantastic.
The chocolate fountain was also great and we all had a fantastic day.
Once again, thank you so much for a great service.”
(Hog roast, salads, wedding reception x 100.)
Lesley Vass, June 6th, Aybridge.
“Just to say that all went well and hog roast/bbq were fabulous…..loads of compliments to you and your people. Thank you!”
(Hog roast and barbecue, naming ceremony x 1 70.)
Lynn Read at Drakefield Ltd. May 23rd 2009. West Horndon
Thank you for the wonderful service we received on the 23rd May for our corporate day. I have had so many people comment on how wonderful the hog was and have already passed on your details to interested parties.
I cannot express enough how wonderful the hog roast tasted and I will definitely be using your company again for any future events we have.
(Hog roast, corporate party).
Amy and Alex, May 23rd, Roxwell.
“A massive, massive Thank You for all that you did at our wedding, it was absolutely fantastic. We were really happy, as were all our guests.
They thought everything was delicious”.
(Hog roast, salads, desserts, sit down wedding x 150.)
Una Wilson, May 22nd, The Reid Rooms.
“Just a note to express my thanks for the super hog roast that you provided for my daughter Angela, and Lee’s wedding at The Reid Rooms on May 22nd.
The staff were excellent and went about their duties very efficiently enabling us all to enjoy the occasion without any concerns.
I will certainly recommend your company to to others.”
(Hog roast, hot vegetable selection, desserts, sit down wedding x 80.)
Caroline Watson, May 2nd 2009, Leigh on Sea.
Just a note to say we were so impressed with the hog roast on Saturday evening, the staff we had were absolutely brilliant and everyone enjoyed it a great deal, thank you so much.
(Hog roast, private party).
2008
Mrs G, Sept 27th 2008, Broxted
We would like to express our thanks to your staff in serving the hog roast on Saturday. The late evening supper was much appreciated by everyone and put the finishing touch to a memorable day. Once again, many thanks for helping to make the evening such a success.
(Hog roast, wedding evening x 100).
P and D Tomlins, Sept 20th 2008, Marks Hall, Coggeshall
A thank you note to say how much everyone enjoyed the hog roast and homemade food. All our guests, including the vegetarians, thoroughly enjoyed the food. Abi and Adam had a wonderful day and as you will have gathered food played a big part in that.
We were very impressed by the friendliness and readiness to oblige of all your staff. We know it must have been a long day for you all and to still be smiling at the end is testimony to your professionalism and also a major contributor to our guests enjoyment of the reception.
So a big thank you for all your patience through all our “what about…s” and “could you…s” and for helping to make Abi and Adam’s day so special.
(Three course wedding menu x 130).
S Rigby, Sept 13th 2008, Upminster
Please thank [Essex Hog Roasts staff] for working so hard on Saturday night. We were thrilled with the food and service. Thanks again for helping us out at the last minute.
(Hog roast and salad buffet, birthday party x 100).
JM, Sept 6th 2008, Loughton
Many thanks, everyone was extremely impressed with the food and service, the whole night went perfectly. The words on everyone’s lips were “fantastic crackling”!! I think we even managed to convert some non-pork eaters too!!
(Hog roast, salad buffet x 130 wedding evening).
C Russell, Sept 6th 2008, Kent
Please pass this small token on to the team who were so fantastic on Saturday. Their help made our day even more special. I look forward to doing business with you again.
(Hog roast, bbq and salad buffet x 100 wedding).
K Pratt, Aug 30th 2008, Woodford
Just to say thank you very much for the hog roast and sausages provided on Saturday. It went down an absolute treat and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you.
(Birthday party x 100)
David and Lorraine Cotter, July 12th 2008, Wickford
Well what can I say! Both Lorraine and I did not think it possible that you could improve on our last occasion but you certainly did. The quality of the food added to the courteous hard working staff made the day very very special. Once again a Big Thank You to you and your staff.
(Wedding for 250 bbq and quadruple roast)
H Blanchard, July 5th 2008, Southend
We just wanted to say thank you all very much for you and your team’s hard work in doing the catering at our wedding. The food was superb and everyone has said how much they enjoyed it. Also we really appreciate you working in the difficult circumstances that the hotel put you in. Thanks very much again.
(Hog roast and salad buffet, desserts, cheese board and evening bbq for 140).
Carol and Mike Donn, June 22nd 2008
I am writing to thank you and your staff for your help, courtesy and consideration in regard to our family get together on 22nd June.
Although the weather was, to say the least, not what we expected, your flexibility saved the day.
This was coupled with great food which was well received by everyone, including the children. It was excellent and there was just so much of it!
(Beef Spit and BBQ, Salad Buffet and Desserts)
Steve & Pauline Wakeling, May 3rd 2008
Steve & I would like to thank you & your staff for an excellent meal & service on our wedding day. It was a very special day in so many ways & the superb catering helped towards that. All of our guests remarked on the “gorgeous ” food and the quantity. Nobody went short as there was plenty of everything . Nothing was too much trouble for you Hilary and your attention to detail left us with nothing to worry about . We would certainly recommend you & your company to anyone. Thanks once again.
(Three course wedding menu for 120)
Mrs W, The Reid Rooms, Jan 2008
“The food was fabulous. Your staff were brilliant, please thank them for me”
(Wedding Reception for 85, hog roast and hot vegetable selection).
2007
JR, West Wycke , Dec 2007
“Thank you so much for making my party so effortless and such fun. Please thank Ashley and Kim, they were brilliant. You wouldn’t believe the number of compliments I got (you got) for it. Thanks again”.
(50th Birthday for 120, hog roast, hot vegetable selection and dessert).
S and W, Haughley Park Barn, Nov 2007
We just wanted to say thank you so much for the great food at our wedding. The Gluhwein was perfect and the Canapes were great. We’ve had so many comments about the meal, it was exactly what we wanted. Thank you for all your hard work, we really appreciate it. Please pass on our thanks to those who worked with you that day, everyone was great. I’ll definitely recommend Essex Hog Roasts to anyone looking for caterers. Thanks again”.
(Wedding Reception for 90, canapés, hog roast three course meal).
AW, St Georges Church, London W11, Oct 2007
“Thank you so very much indeed Hilary and Axel for the most wonderful hog roast and beautifully put together salads and dressings. You looked after us all at St Georges just brilliantly.
Yesterday was taken up with receiving lots of ‘phone calls and e-mails singing the praises of the evening and the deliciousness of the supper. Everyone enjoyed themselves enormously – I very much hope we can have a supper with you again”.
(Harvest Festival for 80, hog roast and salad buffet).
Mrs H, Stow Maries – Sept 2007
“Thank you so much for catering for our party last weekend. Your staff were absolutely excellent, so efficient and professional in looking after our guests. The hog was utterly delicious, beautifully carved and served and most people had a second helping. We had a wonderful party”.
(Garden party for 100, hog roast, salad buffet and dessert).
M and D, Smeetham Hall Barn, Sept 2007
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything. The food was incredible and the service provided by you and your team was outstanding. Thank you for helping to make our special day so wonderful.
We will certainly be recommending you to all our friends and family”.
(Civil Ceremony Reception for 100, hog roast, buffet, salad buffet and dessert).
DA Marina Manager, Fambridge Yacht Haven, Aug 2007
“Many thanks for last night, everybody has said how great the food and service was. I will certainly be in touch when we have another event”.
(Laying up supper for 330, hog roast, bbq and salads).
Mr and Mrs C, Upminster, Aug 2007
“Just a note to say THANK YOU for the delicious hog roast buffet which you provided for J and P’s wedding celebrations. Everyone enjoyed the food, and your carver and two waitresses worked exceptionally hard to make the day go without a hitch”.
(Wedding Reception for 65, hog roast, salads and dessert).
LG, Saffron Walden, June 2007
“Thank you for organizing my wonderful party last Saturday Everything went off really well and the two young people who served us were first class Many thanks again”.
(Retirement Party for 100, hog roast and salads).
GK, Hextable, May 2007
“Just a note to say thank you for all your efforts at my wife’s birthday party on Saturday. You general helpfulness and professional manner was much appreciated”.
(Birthday Party for 100, canapes and hog roast).