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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Greenhill, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Greenhill.
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Greenhill
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
How our film set catering works in Greenhill
On a long shoot day near Greenhill, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video days and crew thank-you days.
In Greenhill, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Greenhill is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get 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.
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Questions from Greenhill
What’s the nearest station to Greenhill?
Hampstead Heath station, in Greenhill itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Greenhill?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Greenhill hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in Greenhill, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, Hampstead Heath station is in Greenhill itself.
Shoots anywhere in NW3 and NW6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.6 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Greenhill include Fitzjohn's Primary School (under half a mile south) and South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.6 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
As a London location, Greenhill 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Greenhill
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Nearby places to Greenhill
More for events in Greenhill
Events we cater in Greenhill
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Greenhill, including:
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Historic houses near Greenhill include 2 Willow Road (within half a mile north-east) and Keats House (less than half a mile east). 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
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away