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Film Set Catering in Chingford Hatch
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Chingford Hatch.
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Chingford Hatch
Film set catering for your shoot in Chingford Hatch
Crews in Chingford Hatch work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s ad shoots and extended shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
In Chingford Hatch, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position, frequently with council permission. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Chingford Hatch (E4, IG8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, daylight in Chingford Hatch ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or E4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chingford Hatch
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
Chingford Hatch 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Common questions in Chingford Hatch
What’s the nearest station to Chingford Hatch?
Highams Park station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in The Highams Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Places near Chingford Hatch
More for events in Chingford Hatch
Who books film set catering in Chingford Hatch?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Chingford Hatch most often book a hog roast for:
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
With the A1009 nearby, Chingford Hatch is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Location catering around Chingford Hatch
Chingford Hatch is about 1 mile south-east of Chingford, in Greater London. Chingford Hatch is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Chingford Hatch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chingford Hatch to London (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (3.7 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (4.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Highams Park station is about 0.7 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in E4 and IG8. We can cater a shoot on streets such as New Road, The Avenue and Weale Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A1009 close by, Chingford Hatch is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Chingford Hatch we cover include Friday Hill (1 mile north-east), Chingford (1 mile north-west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile south) and Chingford Mount (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Epping Forest Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles north-east) and Normanhurst School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head pub (1 mile north)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away