Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Farthing Street, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Farthing Street and the surrounding area.
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Farthing Street
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Farthing Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Farthing Street
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Film set catering in Farthing Street, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Farthing Street work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are often asked to cater unit base lunches and farm and estate locations, serving a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
London locations around Farthing Street can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Farthing Street, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Farthing Street
Could you cook in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Towns and villages near Farthing Street
More for events in Farthing Street
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Farthing Street
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and the cost guide.
Shooting in Farthing Street: unit bases and access
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Farthing Street, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Orpington station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Farthing Street, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BR6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Schools near Farthing Street include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Farthing Street
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Within reach of Farthing Street are historic houses such as Down House (1 mile south) and Addington Palace (4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Farthing Street ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards