Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Finsbury Park, Greater London
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Finsbury Park. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wrap days
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Finsbury Park
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. On a winter shoot near Finsbury Park, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Finsbury Park, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and extended shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots in Finsbury Park frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Finsbury Park (N4, N7, N5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Finsbury Park for film and TV crews
Finsbury Park is about 1 mile north of Highbury, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Finsbury Park for shoots. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
The A1201 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Finsbury Park. Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (2.1 miles west) and Athlone House (2.4 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of N4, N7 and N5. From Prah Road, Swan Lane and Moray Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Finsbury Park on the A1201, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Finsbury Park, we cover Stroud Green (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Crouch End (1 mile north-west) and Upper Holloway (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include City of London Maternity Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Finsbury Park includes Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Local schools include Arts and Media School Islington (0.6 miles west) and Woodberry Down School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sir George Robey pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornsey (1.1 miles north-west)
Common questions in Finsbury Park
What’s the nearest station to Finsbury Park?
Finsbury Park station, in Finsbury Park itself.
What if our house in Finsbury Park has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Finsbury Park
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from kit
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
Finsbury Park 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Finsbury Park
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Finsbury Park, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Finsbury Park station is in Finsbury Park itself.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Finsbury Park
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or N4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away