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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cockfosters, Greater London
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Cockfosters. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Cockfosters
Cockfosters for film and TV crews
Cockfosters is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Cockfosters? We can help. Cockfosters is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
With the A111 nearby, Cockfosters is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Within reach of Cockfosters are historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor (3.4 miles north-west) and Forty Hall (3.9 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of the EN4 and N14 postcode area and the streets around it. From Park Road, Grove Road and Bevan Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Cockfosters on the A111, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater shoots in New Barnet (1 mile south-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-west), East Barnet (1 mile south), Oakwood (1 mile south-east) and Osidge (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Farm Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Covert Way and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Trent School Cockfosters (less than half a mile south-east) and JCoSS (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Barnet Urban District (0.7 miles south)
How our film set catering works in Cockfosters
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are frequently booked for music video days and unit base lunches.
Shoots in Cockfosters often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Cockfosters (EN4, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Give us one contact in production.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
As a London location, Cockfosters 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Cockfosters
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
FAQs for Cockfosters
Can you do a hog roast in Belmont Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What if our house in Cockfosters has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you come to Cockfosters?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cockfosters and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Cockfosters
What else we do in Cockfosters
Perfect for your shoot in Cockfosters
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Extended shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 0.8 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Cockfosters ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards