Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hatch End, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Hatch End.
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
A hog roast near Hatch End
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Film set catering in Hatch End, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are often asked to cater long shoot days and shoots on location, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
London locations around Hatch End can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Hatch End
What else we do in Hatch End
Events we cater in Hatch End
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hatch End, including:
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hatch End station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
- Away from vehicles and equipment
As a London location, Hatch End 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Hatch End
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Crew catering near Hatch End
Hatch End is in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hatch End? We cover the whole area. Hatch End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hatch End are Headstone Manor (1 mile south-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in HA5, HA2 and HA3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. From Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Hatch End includes Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Hatch End include Nower Hill High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Hatch End: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hatch End?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Hatch End. On a winter shoot near Hatch End, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards