Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lissenden Gardens, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Lissenden Gardens.
- Location shoots
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Lissenden Gardens
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Lissenden Gardens is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering for your shoot in Lissenden Gardens
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew appreciation lunches, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option.
In Lissenden Gardens, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Lissenden Gardens
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Location catering around Lissenden Gardens
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Lissenden Gardens, along with the towns and villages around it. Lissenden Gardens is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Gospel Oak station serves Lissenden Gardens directly.
We cover shoots in every part of NW5, NW3 and N19 and the streets around it. From Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lissenden Gardens include Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Lissenden Gardens include Gospel Oak Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The Royal School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull and Last pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south)
Places near Lissenden Gardens
What else we do in Lissenden Gardens
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
We pack away straight after service.
Ask about china.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, 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.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Common questions in Lissenden Gardens
Can you do a hog roast in Parliament Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Lissenden Gardens?
Gospel Oak station, in Lissenden Gardens itself.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you come to Lissenden Gardens?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lissenden Gardens and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Lissenden Gardens is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Lissenden Gardens
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Lissenden Gardens, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Lissenden Gardens include Keats House (0.8 miles west) and 2 Willow Road (0.8 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Site access
- Travel to Lissenden Gardens
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away