Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coldharbour, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Coldharbour? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Coldharbour
Planning a shoot in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Coldharbour and the surrounding area. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
The A1206 and A1261 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Coldharbour. Historic houses near Coldharbour include Queen's House (1.5 miles south) and Mansion House (3.6 miles 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 E14, SE10 and E22, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A1206 and A1261, Coldharbour is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Other places close to Coldharbour we cover include Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Coldharbour, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it’s unit base lunches and ad shoots, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb and more.
London locations around Coldharbour can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
Coldharbour 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 booking.
On the menu in Coldharbour
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Coldharbour have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Coldharbour
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Coldharbour
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Events we cater in Coldharbour
Good for wraps too.
Whatever the occasion in Coldharbour, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why choose a hog roast in Coldharbour?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Coldharbour
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Coldharbour
Can you do a hog roast in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Coldharbour?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Also near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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