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Film Set Catering for Blackwall
Film set catering in Blackwall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Blackwall
About our film set catering in Blackwall
On a long shoot day near Blackwall, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for location shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
London locations around Blackwall can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Blackwall (E14, SE10, E16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Blackwall
Can you do a hog roast in Bow Creek Ecology Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Blackwall?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September shoots near Blackwall lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Blackwall, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Blackwall
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
As a London location, Blackwall 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Blackwall
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Blackwall for film and TV crews
Blackwall is about 1 mile south-west of Canning Town, in Greater London. Blackwall is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Blackwall is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
The A102 and A1206 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Blackwall. Within reach of Blackwall are historic houses such as Queen's House (1.7 miles south) and Sutton House (3.5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in E14, SE10 and E16, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Nutmeg Lane, Athol Square and Leamouth Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Blackwall sits on or near the A102 and A1206, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Blackwall, we cover Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Leamouth (1 mile north-east), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile west) and London Docklands (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2 miles west) and Poplar Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Blackwall
We’re self-contained at base.
People around Blackwall book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Location days
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Canary Wharf station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
For event organisers in Blackwall
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away