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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Greengate, Greater London
Film set catering in Greengate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Location days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Greengate
How our film set catering works in Greengate
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include location days and long shoot days, with salads, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Shoots in Greengate often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Greengate?
We bring everything we need.
In Greengate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
Within reach of Greengate are historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
Greengate for film and TV crews
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Greengate. Greengate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is West Ham station, about 1 mile west.
Here we cover the E13, E6 and E16 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Greengate we cover include Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles 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).
A little further out are Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Greengate includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Greengate include Lister Community School (within half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Greengate is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
As a London location, Greengate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 booking.
On the menu in Greengate
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Greengate
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Greengate?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
What’s the nearest station to Greengate?
West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you cover Greengate?
Yes, Greengate is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
For event organisers in Greengate
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards