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Film Set Catering in Harrow on the Hill
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Harrow on the Hill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Harrow on the Hill?
Film set catering in Harrow on the Hill, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Harrow on the Hill, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and end-of-shoot wraps, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In Harrow on the Hill, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position, often with council permission. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Harrow on the Hill (HA1, HA0, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Harrow on the Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Harrow on the Hill?
Sudbury Hill Harrow station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Northwick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Harrow on the Hill: unit bases and access
Harrow on the Hill is about 1 mile south-east of Harrow, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in Harrow on the Hill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Harrow on the Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Harrow on the Hill to London (about 11 miles away).
Within reach of Harrow on the Hill are historic houses such as Northolt Manor (2.1 miles south-west) and Headstone Manor (2.2 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over HA1, HA0 and HA2. Local streets include New Road, Amery Road and London Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Harrow on the Hill, we cover Roxeth (1 mile west), Northwick Park (1 mile north-east), South Harrow (1 mile west), Harrow (1 mile north-west) and Sudbury (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kodak Museum (2 miles north) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Harrow on the Hill include Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Harrow on the Hill include St Dominic's Sixth Form College (within half a mile west) and Orley Farm School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
As a London location, Harrow on the Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in Harrow on the Hill lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Harrow on the Hill?
Good for wraps too.
In Harrow on the Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
For crew arriving by train, Sudbury Hill Harrow station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away