Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Acton, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Acton.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Acton
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Film set catering for your shoot in Acton
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For crew appreciation lunches and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
London locations around Acton can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Acton (W3, W4, NW10, W12)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
Acton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Other occasions in Acton
Common questions in Acton
What if our house in Acton has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Ealing Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Acton ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or W3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Acton for film and TV crews
Acton is about 3 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Acton? We cover the whole area. Acton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Acton to London (about 7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Acton has its own station, Acton Central station. The B490 and A4000 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Acton.
This part of Greater London takes in W3, W4, NW10 and W12. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Woodhurst Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Acton include the B490 and A4000, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Acton Vale (1 mile east), Acton Green (1 mile south), Bedford Park (1 mile south), Hanger Hill (1 mile north-west) and South Acton (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Westfield London (2 miles east) and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Acton include Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Nearby schools include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (under half a mile south-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (under half a mile south) and Library for Iranian Studies (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Acton
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Acton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Among the historic houses close to Acton are Gunnersbury Park (1.4 miles south-west) and Hogarth's House (1.6 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or W3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away