Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Barbican Estate
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Barbican Estate.
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
Planning an event in Barbican Estate?
How our film set catering works in Barbican Estate
Crews in Barbican Estate work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for crew thank-you days and countryside locations.
In Barbican Estate, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Barbican Estate
We bring everything we need.
Here’s what people in Barbican Estate most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Moorgate station serves Barbican Estate directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
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 we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Barbican Estate
What else we do in Barbican Estate
Where the roaster can go in Barbican Estate
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
Barbican Estate 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Barbican Estate
Could you cook in Barbican Conservatory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Barbican Estate?
Moorgate station, in Barbican Estate itself.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Crew catering near Barbican Estate
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Barbican Estate, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places in Greater London.
Historic houses near Barbican Estate include Mansion House (0.5 miles south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Barbican Estate is on or near the A1 and A40, good for unit base access.
This part of Greater London takes in EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A1 and A40 close by, Barbican Estate is simple for us to get to with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Finsbury (1 mile north), City of London (1 mile south), St Luke's (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east) and Aldgate (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile north-west) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Barbican Estate ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away