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Film Set Catering in Elmstead
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Elmstead. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Elmstead
Film set catering for your shoot in Elmstead
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Elmstead. For wrap days and ad shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes and more.
In Elmstead, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Elmstead (BR7, BR1, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Elmstead
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Elmstead
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Elmstead
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, daylight in Elmstead ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Elmstead
We are self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Elmstead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
Historic houses near Elmstead include Bromley Palace (1.5 miles south-west) and Eltham Palace (2.2 miles north). 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 booking
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
Location catering around Elmstead
Elmstead is about 1 mile west of Chislehurst, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Elmstead, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Elmstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Elmstead: Elmstead Woods station.
Here we cover the BR7, BR1 and SE9 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Yester Road, Walden Road and Downs Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Elmstead, we cover Chislehurst (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south), Widmore (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south-west) and The Glades (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Red Hill Primary School (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.8 miles east)
Nearby places to Elmstead
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Elmstead questions
Can you do a hog roast in Elmstead Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Elmstead?
Elmstead Woods station, in Elmstead itself.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you go to remote locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you cater in Elmstead?
Yes, Elmstead is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
As a London location, Elmstead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elmstead
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away