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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Eel Pie Island, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Eel Pie Island.
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
Book a hog roast in Eel Pie Island
About our film set catering in Eel Pie Island
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. We’re frequently asked to cater base catering and extended shoot days, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads.
In Eel Pie Island, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Eel Pie Island (TW1, TW10, TW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Eel Pie Island
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Eel Pie Island
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Eel Pie Island?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to Eel Pie Island?
Eel Pie Island has its own station: Twickenham station.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Nearby places to Eel Pie Island
What else we do in Eel Pie Island
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Eel Pie Island have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Eel Pie Island for film and TV crews
Eel Pie Island is about 1 mile east of Twickenham, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Eel Pie Island, whatever the venue. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Eel Pie Island has its own station, Twickenham station. Historic houses near Eel Pie Island include Richmond House (under half a mile west) and Ham House (0.5 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in TW1, TW10 and TW2, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Oak Lane, Sion Road and Bell Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Eel Pie Island include the A305 and A310, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Twickenham (1 mile west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south-east), Petersham (1 mile east) and St Margarets (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (2.3 miles north-west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Eel Pie Island includes Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (under half a mile south-west) and Orleans Park School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Barmy Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2 miles north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Eel Pie Island?
We are self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Eel Pie Island most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
Eel Pie Island is on or near the A305 and A310, good for unit base access.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
- A level area at base
As a London location, Eel Pie Island 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Eel Pie Island
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards