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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Forest Gate, Greater London
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Forest Gate.
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Forest Gate
Planning a shoot in Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Forest Gate suit a hog roast. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Forest Gate to London (6 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Wanstead Park station serves Forest Gate directly. Within reach of Forest Gate are historic houses such as Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in E7, E15 and E11, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Forest Gate is on the A114 and A116, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Forest Gate we cover include Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Forest Gate include Forest Gate Community School (within half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south)
Film set catering in Forest Gate, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for countryside locations and commercials and music videos.
London locations around Forest Gate can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
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.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Forest Gate. By late September, sunset near Forest Gate is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Forest Gate, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Forest Gate?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Forest Gate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long shoot days
Forest Gate is on or near the A114 and A116, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Forest Gate
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Places near Forest Gate
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Forest Gate
What’s the nearest station to Forest Gate?
Forest Gate has its own station: Wanstead Park station.
Can you do a hog roast in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Forest Gate
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
Forest Gate 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.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards