City of London · England
Film Set Catering in City of London
Film set catering in City of London: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in City of London
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
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.
Film set catering for your shoot in City of London
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include shoots on location and end-of-shoot wraps, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In City of London, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Shooting in City of London: unit bases and access
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in City of London? We cover the whole area.
For crew arriving by train, City of London has its own station, London Cannon Street station. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (less than half a mile south-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of City of London takes in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find City of London on the A1 and A3, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside City of London, we cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile north-west)
Places near City of London
What else we do in City of London
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
For an evening wrap.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
As a London location, City of London 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose film set catering in City of London?
We bring everything we need.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near City of London:
- Base catering
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
City of London is on or near the A1 and A3, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for City of London
Can you do a hog roast in St Alphage Garden?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in City of London has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast starts early, and in December City of London is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for City of London, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why City of London hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away