Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Hornchurch
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Hornchurch.
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Hornchurch
Film set catering for your shoot in Hornchurch
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Hornchurch. We are frequently asked to cater wrap days and long shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers.
Shoots in Hornchurch often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up, frequently with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Hornchurch ends around 3:50pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RM12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hornchurch
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Here’s what people in Hornchurch most often book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (1.8 miles north) and Rainham Hall (3.1 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the roaster can go in Hornchurch
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
- A contact in production
Hornchurch 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Hornchurch
Can you do a hog roast in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hornchurch?
Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Hornchurch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hornchurch and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Nearby places to Hornchurch
What else we do in Hornchurch
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Location catering around Hornchurch
Hornchurch is in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Hornchurch. Hornchurch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
With the A125 nearby, Hornchurch is easy for us and the trucks to reach. For cast and crew travelling by train, Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Hornchurch include the A125, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Hornchurch we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Hornchurch includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Nearby schools include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include J.J. Moon's pub (under half a mile north)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away