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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Bow, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Bow and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Planning an event in Bow?
What happens on the day
It’s 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. On a winter shoot near Bow, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Bow
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Bow. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wrap days and countryside locations.
In Bow, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bow
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A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
As a London location, Bow 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Bow
Can you do a hog roast in Grove Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Bow has no side access?
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’ll advise.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Shooting in Bow: unit bases and access
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Shoots in Bow are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Bow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to Bow are Sutton House (1.6 miles north-west) and Mansion House (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The B142 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Bow.
Here we cover the E3 postcode area. Local streets include Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the B142 close by, Bow is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Clement's Hospital (within half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Tredegar Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (0.5 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
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
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Bow
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bow:
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Hackney Wick station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away