Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Aldborough Hatch, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Aldborough Hatch.
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in Aldborough Hatch?
About our film set catering in Aldborough Hatch
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for location shoots and long shoot days.
Shoots in Aldborough Hatch often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Approval from locations
As a London location, Aldborough Hatch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Aldborough Hatch ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Aldborough Hatch questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Aldborough Hatch?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Aldborough Hatch?
Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Aldborough Hatch?
Yes, Aldborough Hatch is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Perfect for your shoot in Aldborough Hatch
We bring everything we need.
Hosts in Aldborough Hatch book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Places near Aldborough Hatch
More for events in Aldborough Hatch
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Aldborough Hatch hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Aldborough Hatch
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Aldborough Hatch, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Aldborough Hatch is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Aldborough Hatch to London (10 miles away).
Within reach of Aldborough Hatch are historic houses such as Valentines Mansion (1.6 miles west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The A12 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Aldborough Hatch.
We cover shoots in every part of IG2, IG3 and RM6 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A12, Aldborough Hatch is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Aldborough Hatch, we also cover Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find King George Hospital (less than half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards