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Film Set Catering for Arkley
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Arkley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in Arkley
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Film set catering in Arkley, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Arkley can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For long shoot days and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes for your crew.
In Arkley, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Location catering around Arkley
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Arkley suit a hog roast. Arkley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (3.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The A411 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Arkley.
Shoots anywhere in EN5 and NW7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A411 close by, Arkley is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
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Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact in production
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
Arkley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Arkley is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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.
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Perfect for your shoot in Arkley
We’re self-contained at base.
Hosts in Arkley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What affects the price in Arkley
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Site access
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Arkley
What if our house in Arkley has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards