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Film Set Catering for Barnehurst
Film set catering in Barnehurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Barnehurst
Occasions we serve in Barnehurst
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Barnehurst, including:
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Barnehurst station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Film set catering for your shoot in Barnehurst
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and farm and estate locations, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
London locations around Barnehurst can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Barnehurst
What else we do in Barnehurst
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Barnehurst for film and TV crews
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Barnehurst for shoots. Barnehurst is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
The A2000 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Barnehurst. Historic houses near Barnehurst include Hall Place and Gardens (1 mile south-west) and Red House (1.7 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in DA7, DA1 and DA8, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Barnehurst include the A2000, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Barnehurst, we also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bexley Museum (1 mile south) and Erith and District Hospital (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Barn pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (0.7 miles north)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, daylight in Barnehurst lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or DA7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
Barnehurst 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
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Barnehurst
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Barnehurst questions
Can you do a hog roast in Braeburn Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Barnehurst?
The closest is Barnehurst station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards