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Film Set Catering for Islington
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Islington.
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Islington
Location catering around Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Islington. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Islington include Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south) and Mansion House (1.9 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the B515 and A5203 nearby, Islington is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
We cater shoots across N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V. Streets in the area include Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the B515 and A5203, Islington is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
A little further out are Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Islington include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Islington include St Mary's CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Islington Green School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (less than half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
How our film set catering works in Islington
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it is ad shoots and countryside locations, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
London locations around Islington can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Nearby places to Islington
Also in Islington
For event organisers in Islington
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose film set catering in Islington?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Islington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Essex Road station is in Islington itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Islington: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Islington?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a hog roast in Barnard Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Islington?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
Islington 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Islington lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Islington hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards