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Film Set Catering for Crossness
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Crossness.
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Crossness
Film set catering in Crossness, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. For period locations and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Shoots in Crossness often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Crossness (SE2, SE28, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Crossness is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Crossness?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
Crossness 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Crossness
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Crossness
Can you do a hog roast in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Crossness?
The closest is Abbey Wood station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Events we cater in Crossness
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Crossness and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Location days
For crew arriving by train, Abbey Wood station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Crossness
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Site access
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Location catering around Crossness
Crossness is about 2 miles north-west of Erith, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Crossness? We can help. Crossness is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
The A2016 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Crossness. Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (2.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in SE2, SE28 and DA18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Kale Road, Haldane Road and Seacourt Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A2016, Crossness is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Crossness, we cover Thamesmead (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north), Barking Riverside (2 miles north-west), Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles west) and Greenwich Borough Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Garrard Academy (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Belvedere Working Mens Club pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (1.9 miles north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards