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Film Set Catering for Carshalton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Carshalton.
- Extended shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Carshalton
Film set catering in Carshalton, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for commercials and music videos and crew appreciation lunches.
London locations around Carshalton can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Carshalton (SM5, SM1, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
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What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast starts early, and in December Carshalton is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and the cost guide.
Location catering around Carshalton
Carshalton is about 4 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Carshalton. Carshalton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Carshalton station is in Carshalton itself. The B277 and B278 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Carshalton.
Anywhere in SM5, SM1 and SM6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, High Street and The Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Carshalton is on the B277 and B278, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Carshalton we cover include The Wrythe (1 mile north), Wallington (1 mile east), St Helier (1 mile north-west), Rosehill (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
A little further out are Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (under half a mile east) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (under half a mile east)
Questions from Carshalton
Which station is closest to Carshalton?
Carshalton station, in Carshalton itself.
What if our house in Carshalton 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 will advise.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your shoot in Carshalton
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Carshalton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (2.7 miles west) and Fitznells Manor (3.8 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Carshalton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 before you book.
On the menu in Carshalton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Carshalton
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away