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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dalston, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Dalston and the surrounding area.
- Wrap days
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
Book a hog roast in Dalston
How our film set catering works in Dalston
Some locations near Dalston are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We are often asked to cater rural locations and lunch at base, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots in Dalston often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position, often with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Dalston (E8, N1, N16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Dalston ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Dalston: unit bases and access
Dalston is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Dalston for shoots and the places nearby. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Dalston are historic houses such as Sutton House (0.9 miles east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Dalston has its own station, Dalston Junction station.
We cover shoots in every part of the E8, N1 and N16 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Glebe Road, Forest Road and Boleyn Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A107 and A1207 close by, Dalston is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Kingsland (1 mile west), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile west), Hackney Central (1 mile east), London Fields (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include German Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Dalston include The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles north) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Richmond Public House (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hackney (0.7 miles east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south)
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Dalston
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Dalston
What’s the nearest station to Dalston?
Dalston Junction station, in Dalston itself.
What if our house in Dalston has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
Dalston 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Dalston
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in Dalston
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Music video days
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
Dalston is on or near the A107 and A1207, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What else we do in Dalston
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away