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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hornsey, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Hornsey.
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Hornsey?
Location catering around Hornsey
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Hornsey. Hornsey is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hornsey to London (6 miles away).
Within reach of Hornsey are historic houses such as Bruce Castle (2 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in N8 and N22, we can bring the roaster to you. From High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Hornsey we cover include Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Greig City Academy (under half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Great Northern Railway pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
Film set catering in Hornsey, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We’re often asked to cater unit base lunches and period locations, serving salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In Hornsey, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose film set catering in Hornsey?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Hornsey, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Hornsey station is in Hornsey itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Hornsey hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Hornsey
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Hornsey?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Hornsey?
Hornsey has its own station: Hornsey station.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Hornsey lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Hornsey
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Hornsey 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 Hornsey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also in Hornsey
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards