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  1. Catering food and drink supplier
  2. Caterer

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LJB Charred Hogs is a catering company, providing Hog Roast, BBQ, Buffets for Weddings, Corporate events, Festivals and Garden Parties around the Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge and Hertfordshire area. This company is owned and run by an Ex Army Officer, hiring experienced military chefs. The dream came alive 2021 whilst sitting around a camp fire in Kenya. My Army chefs talked me into starting the business on our return from active duty. The business continues to grow as we endeavour to maintain the highest of professional standards.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

11 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BBQ buffet

Gordon catered for our harvest supper perfectly with a BBQ buffet which all our guest thoroughly enjoyed. Professional and polite, Would definitely recommend!

14 November 2025
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thanks you so much for your kind words, it was absolutely fabulous to cater for the Young Farmers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Outstanding Experience at LJB Charred Hog!

From start to finish, my experience with LJB Charred Hog was outstanding. Gordon and his team deliver not only exceptional food but also genuine hospitality that’s hard to find these days.

The Hog was absolutely top-notch — perfectly smoked, full of rich flavour, and beautifully presented. You can tell that a lot of passion and care goes into everything they serve. The sides were just as delicious and clearly made with quality ingredients.

What really stood out, though, was the team itself. Gordon and his crew are friendly, professional, and go the extra mile to make sure every guest has a great experience. They’ve created something special here — a place where incredible food and warm service come together perfectly.

If you’re looking for authentic, expertly prepared barbecue/hog and a team that truly cares, look no further than LJB Charred Hog. I can’t recommend them highly enough!

1 November 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words, it was so amazing to be apart of your special Wedding day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Summer Ball 2025

Having attended a function recently where LJB Charred Hogs provided the catering. The whole event was a great success and a major part was the excellent food and friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you Gordon.

1 August 2025
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you were happy with the service. Hopefully cater for you again in the not so distant future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing BBQ

Wow! We had a 50th birthday celebration and we had Gordon and the team come and cook a BBQ, from start to finish they were amazing. The food was incredible and everyone was saying how lovely I was. The guys were so lovely and professional. I would def recommend them and will be using them again
Massive Thankyou xx

29 August 2025
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much, the team loved catering for you and your guests. We look forward to the next time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge thank to Gordon and his team

A huge thank to Gordon and his team, provided catering for our event over Christmas,
The food was absolutely amazing. And a massive thank you to Gordon and his team who were professional and went above and beyond to ensure our Xmas party was a huge success. Once again a huge thank you, and will most certainly use his catering services again this forthcoming summer, would highly recommend.

21 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was at a family celebration that was…

I was at a family celebration that was catered for by LJB.
The hog was moist and the stuffing was the best I have tasted. I even went back for seconds. All the sides were delicious. My favourite is their coleslaw.
I also tried a mouthful of their smash burger which they did for non pork eaters. It was so good. I loved it all.
Plus and most importantly Gordon was very professional. He went out of his way to cater to our needs and make sure we were happy. His staff were also friendly and helpful on the day.

14 December 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much for your kind review. we are so happy you and your family enjoyed the catering experience from us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hog Roast done how it should be done.

I was fortunate enough to be able to sample LJB’s hog roast at a wedding recently. The meat was beautifully prepared, succulent and there was lots of it. The way the team presented the food and accompaniments was very classy, and in theme with the wedding. It really looked great. My wife is a vegetarian, so we often struggle to receive the same level of food for her, but LJB Charred Hogs gave her one of there bespoke Vegan pies. I tried a piece and had food envy. Perfect.

I can’t recommend them highly enough. So much so that when I find the opportunity to use them or friends and colleagues ask, I won’t hesitate.

16 November 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, and your experience with us was so positive. The chef will be please to know his vegan pies went down a storm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING

Gordon and his team catered for us at our wedding and what an amazing team! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was very impressed. Definitely the best hog roast I've ever had by far! Their stuffing was absolutely amazing and so was the roast potatoes! They went above and beyond to cater for 2 vegans we had and feedback from them was also great!
Thank you so much

16 November 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. we are so glad your experience was so positive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LJB Charred Hogs Catering

LJB Charred Hogs Catering – Perfect for Our Family’s 70th Birthday

We hired LJB Charred Hogs for our family’s 70th birthday, and they were amazing! The pulled pork and BBQ were a huge hit—smoky, tender, and packed with flavour. The sides, like pasta salad and coleslaw, were the perfect complement.

The team was professional and made everything easy, from setup to serving. Our guests loved the food, and it made the celebration even more special. Highly recommend LJB Charred Hogs for any event!

12 October 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much for your feedback, The event was amazing and so glad we were apart of it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon and his guys were amazing at my…

Gordon and his guys were amazing at my son’s wedding the food was delicious his patience was endless everything was first class Thankyou and be sure I will recommend you to all my friends.

22 June 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you, it was such a joy, catering for you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely professional

Extremely professional, helpful in every way and the food is fantastic. Brilliant team and love the connection with the armed forces. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough, you would be mad not to use them.

29 June 2024
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Reply from LJB Charred Hogs

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Gordon and the team.

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