Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Holloway Down
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 Holloway Down.
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Holloway Down
Film set catering for your shoot in Holloway Down
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include lunch at base and location shoots, serving salads, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
London locations around Holloway Down can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Location catering around Holloway Down
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Holloway Down, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Holloway Down is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holloway Down to London (6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Maryland station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in E11, E15 and E7. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Holloway Down, we also cover East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Passmore Edwards Museum (0.8 miles south) and Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Holloway Down include Buxton School (0.5 miles north-east) and Stratford Circus (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cart and Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (within half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
Holloway Down is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Holloway Down
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Holloway Down
Which station is closest to Holloway Down?
Maryland station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
What if our house in Holloway Down has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Nearby places to Holloway Down
What else we do in Holloway Down
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Holloway Down
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Holloway Down
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Holloway Down is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Holloway Down
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Holloway Down?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Holloway Down, such as:
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Holloway Down are Sutton House (2.4 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away