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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Finsbury, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Finsbury and the surrounding area.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Finsbury
Film set catering for your shoot in Finsbury
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We’re often asked to cater extended shoot days and wrap parties, with salads, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
London locations around Finsbury can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Finsbury for film and TV crews
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Finsbury, whatever the venue. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Finsbury is on or near the A1 and A501, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Finsbury: Old Street station.
For shoots in EC1V, N1 and EC2A, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Finsbury sits on or near the A1 and A501, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Finsbury we cover include St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (under half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (within half a mile north-east) and Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jugged Hare pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
Finsbury 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Finsbury
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Finsbury: your questions answered
Could you cook in Artillery Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Finsbury?
Old Street station, in Finsbury itself.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, daylight in Finsbury ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Finsbury
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Finsbury. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Historic houses near Finsbury include Mansion House (0.6 miles south) and Dr Johnson's House (0.8 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards