Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Derry Downs, Greater London
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Derry Downs. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Music video days
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Derry Downs
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Film set catering in Derry Downs, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. Whether it is milestone days on set and countryside locations, we can cook salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
In Derry Downs, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, frequently with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Derry Downs (BR5, BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
As a London location, Derry Downs 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 will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Derry Downs?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Derry Downs?
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Derry Downs, such as:
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
Within reach of Derry Downs are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-east) and Bromley Palace (4.3 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Derry Downs
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, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast starts early, and in December Derry Downs is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Nearby places to Derry Downs
What else we do in Derry Downs
Derry Downs for film and TV crews
Derry Downs is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Derry Downs. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Derry Downs to London (12 miles away).
The A224 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Derry Downs. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Derry Downs is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in BR5 and BR6, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Park Road and Cross Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A224, Derry Downs is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For shoots just outside Derry Downs, we cover Orpington (1 mile west), St Mary Cray (1 mile north-west), Poverest (1 mile north-west), Kevington (1 mile east) and St Paul's Cray (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Derry Downs include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory School (0.6 miles south) and Harris Academy Orpington (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Albert pub (under half a mile west)
Derry Downs questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Derry Downs?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to Derry Downs?
The closest is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away