Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ilford, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ilford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Ilford
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Ilford is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering in Ilford, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Ilford. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for crew appreciation lunches and long shoot days.
London locations around Ilford can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Ilford hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Ilford for film and TV crews
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Ilford is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Ilford include Valentines Mansion (0.9 miles north-west) and Eastbury Manor House (2 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Ilford: Ilford station.
This part of Greater London takes in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Ilford on the A118, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (within half a mile west)
Who books film set catering in Ilford?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ilford:
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
- Music video days
With the A118 nearby, Ilford is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A contact in production
As a London location, Ilford 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ilford
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Ilford
What else we do in Ilford
FAQs for Ilford
Could you cook in South Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Ilford?
Ilford has its own station: Ilford station.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away