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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chinatown, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Chinatown.
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Chinatown
Who books film set catering in Chinatown?
Good for wraps too.
Whatever the occasion in Chinatown, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Chinatown: Tottenham Court Road station.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Film set catering for your shoot in Chinatown
On a long shoot day near Chinatown, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include lunch at base and countryside locations, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Chinatown, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Chinatown is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Chinatown, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Chinatown is on or near the A4 and A301, good for unit base access. Historic houses near Chinatown include Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile south-east) and Burlington House (under half a mile south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in W1F, W1D and W1T, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Chinatown include the A4 and A301, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Waxy O'Connor's pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (less than half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Chinatown
What if our house in Chinatown has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you go to remote locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
Chinatown 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 will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away