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Film Set Catering for Dollis Hill
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Dollis Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Dollis Hill?
Film set catering for your shoot in Dollis Hill
Rural and period locations near Dollis Hill can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For lunch at base and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and hog roast rolls and more.
In Dollis Hill, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, frequently with council permission. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Perfect for your shoot in Dollis Hill
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Dollis Hill: Brent Cross West station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Towns and villages near Dollis Hill
What else we do in Dollis Hill
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Dollis Hill lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Dollis Hill 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dollis Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Dollis Hill for film and TV crews
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Dollis Hill, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Dollis Hill are Heath House (2.3 miles east) and Fenton House (2.4 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in NW2, NW10 and NW9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
A little further out are Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Menorah High School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
FAQs for Dollis Hill
What’s the nearest station to Dollis Hill?
Dollis Hill has its own station: Brent Cross West station.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Dollis Hill?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you come to Dollis Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Dollis Hill and Greater London. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away