Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Isle of Dogs, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Isle of Dogs and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Isle of Dogs
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Isle of Dogs. At midsummer, daylight in Isle of Dogs lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in Isle of Dogs
Crews in Isle of Dogs work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. On the menu are a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re often booked for wrap days and location shoots.
London locations around Isle of Dogs can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, 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.
Crew catering near Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Isle of Dogs, along with the towns and villages around it. Isle of Dogs is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in E14, SE8 and SE10, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover shoots in North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Old Royal Naval College (0.6 miles south-east) and Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Isle of Dogs include Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
- Local schools include Canary Wharf College 3 (less than half a mile north) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ferry House Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Nearby places to Isle of Dogs
Also in Isle of Dogs
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Flat ground at the unit base
- One contact for the day
As a London location, Isle of Dogs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Isle of Dogs
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Isle of Dogs
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Isle of Dogs, including:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (0.8 miles south-east) and Mansion House (3.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
Common questions in Isle of Dogs
Which station is closest to Isle of Dogs?
Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Isle of Dogs?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Isle of Dogs hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards