Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Farringdon, Greater London
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Farringdon. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Farringdon
Shooting in Farringdon: unit bases and access
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Hosts in Farringdon book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Farringdon has its own station, Farringdon station. The A1 and A4 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Farringdon.
Shoots anywhere in EC1V, EC1R and EC1P start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Farringdon is on the A1 and A4, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Farringdon include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Farringdon include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Farringdon
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and commercials and music videos, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In Farringdon, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- 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
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Farringdon
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Farringdon, including:
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Farringdon include Dr Johnson's House (within half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset near Farringdon is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Farringdon
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Farringdon hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
Farringdon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 will advise.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Farringdon
What’s the nearest station to Farringdon?
Farringdon station, in Farringdon itself.
Could you cook in Barbican Conservatory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Places near Farringdon
More for events in Farringdon
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards