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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Elephant and Castle, Greater London
Film set catering in Elephant and Castle: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Elephant and Castle
Where the roaster can go in Elephant and Castle
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
As a London location, Elephant and Castle is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Elephant and Castle
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Film set catering in Elephant and Castle, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for lunch at base and crew appreciation lunches.
In Elephant and Castle, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Elephant and Castle (SE1, SE17, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
FAQs for Elephant and Castle
Can you do a hog roast in Newington Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if our house in Elephant and Castle has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you come to Elephant and Castle?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Elephant and Castle hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day.
Ask about china.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Elephant and Castle ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Elephant and Castle
Elephant and Castle is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Elephant and Castle, whatever the venue. Elephant and Castle is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Elephant and Castle is on or near the A300 and A302, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, Elephant & Castle station is in Elephant and Castle itself.
Anywhere in SE1, SE17 and SE11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Dante Road, Oakey Lane and Ash Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Elephant and Castle include the A300 and A302, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Newington Butts (1 mile south), St George's Fields (1 mile north-west), Vauxhall (1 mile west), Lambeth (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Walworth Clinic (within half a mile south-east) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Elephant and Castle include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include St Jude's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rockingham Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (0.8 miles west)
Why choose film set catering in Elephant and Castle?
Carving serves a crew fast.
However big or small the event in Elephant and Castle, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
- Extended shoot days
Historic houses near Elephant and Castle include Benjamin Franklin House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (1.4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Travel to Elephant and Castle
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away