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Film Set Catering in Chalk Farm
Film set catering in Chalk Farm: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
Planning an event in Chalk Farm?
What affects the price in Chalk Farm
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chalk Farm, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Chalk Farm
Some locations near Chalk Farm are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We’re often asked to cater long shoot days and rural locations, serving a vegan option, salads and spit-roast lamb.
London locations around Chalk Farm can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chalk Farm (NW5, NW1, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Chalk Farm
Other occasions in Chalk Farm
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Occasions we serve in Chalk Farm
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Chalk Farm:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
With the A5205 nearby, Chalk Farm is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Chalk Farm ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
Chalk Farm 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Chalk Farm: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Chalk Farm?
Often, 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.
What’s the nearest station to Chalk Farm?
Kentish Town West station, in Chalk Farm itself.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Location catering around Chalk Farm
Chalk Farm is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Hosts in Chalk Farm book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
For crew arriving by train, Kentish Town West station serves Chalk Farm directly. Historic houses near Chalk Farm include Winfield House (1.1 miles south-west) and Keats House (1.1 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in NW5, NW1 and NW3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Eton Road, Oval Road and Regal Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Chalk Farm sits on or near the A5205, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Kentish Town (1 mile east), Primrose Hill (1 mile south-west), Haverstock (1 mile west), Belsize Park (1 mile west) and Camden Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Pancras Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Primrose Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Chalk Farm include Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and North Bridge House School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fiddlers Elbow Public House (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (less than half a mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Chalk Farm hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards