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Film Set Catering in Downe
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Downe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Downe
About our film set catering in Downe
Crews in Downe work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are often asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
London locations around Downe can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Downe (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Downe
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Downe, whatever the venue. Downe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Downe to London (13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Downe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BR6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Downe include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
As a London location, Downe 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 before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Downe is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Downe questions
What’s the nearest station to Downe?
The closest is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why choose film set catering in Downe?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Downe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
Historic houses near Downe include Down House (0.6 miles south) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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