Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Barking, Greater London
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Barking. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in Barking
How our film set catering works in Barking
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are frequently booked for commercials and music videos and crew thank-you days.
Shoots in Barking often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up, frequently with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
As a London location, Barking is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or IG11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In December, daylight in Barking ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or IG11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Barking?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Barking
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Occasions we serve in Barking
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Barking, including:
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
Historic houses near Barking include Eastbury Manor House (under half a mile east) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Questions from Barking
Which station is closest to Barking?
Barking station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Mayesbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you cover Barking?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Shooting in Barking: unit bases and access
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Barking? We can help. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Barking include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away