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Film Set Catering in Canary Wharf
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Canary Wharf and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Canary Wharf?
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. On a winter shoot near Canary Wharf, 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.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Canary Wharf
Crews in Canary Wharf work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s milestone days on set and farm and estate locations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
In Canary Wharf, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
As a London location, Canary Wharf 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Canary Wharf
What if our house in Canary Wharf has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Normally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Also near Canary Wharf
What else we do in Canary Wharf
Events we cater in Canary Wharf
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Canary Wharf book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Canary Wharf station serves Canary Wharf directly.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
Canary Wharf for film and TV crews
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Canary Wharf. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the A1261 nearby, Canary Wharf is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Canary Wharf include the A1261, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Canary Wharf, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (less than half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards