Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hacton, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hacton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Hacton
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hacton
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it’s crew thank-you days and shoots on location, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for your crew.
London locations around Hacton can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Hacton 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Hacton questions
Can you do a hog roast in Hornchurch Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Hacton?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you cover Hacton?
Yes, Hacton is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Planning a shoot in Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Hacton. Hacton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (2.1 miles south-west) and Hare Hall (3.4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in RM12, RM14 and RM13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Hacton, we cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Schools near Hacton include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Nearby places to Hacton
What else we do in Hacton
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Hacton
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Upminster station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near Hacton is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Hacton
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away