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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Little Ilford, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Little Ilford and across Greater London.
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
- Location days
Film set catering for Little Ilford
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Film set catering for your shoot in Little Ilford
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We serve spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and farm and estate locations.
In Little Ilford, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
Name a contact for the day.
A second meat widens the menu.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Little Ilford hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Little Ilford
What if our house in Little Ilford has no side access?
Frequently, 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.
Could you cook in Loxford Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you cater in Little Ilford?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Events we cater in Little Ilford
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Little Ilford most often book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Little Ilford include Valentines Mansion (1.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.2 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
As a London location, Little 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer shoots near Little Ilford have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Little Ilford, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Little Ilford
What else we do in Little Ilford
Crew catering near Little Ilford
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Little Ilford, from gardens to fields. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Manor Park station is in Little Ilford itself.
This part of Greater London takes in E12, IG1 and E7. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Little Ilford, we also cover Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Within reach you will find Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Little Ilford School (under half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Earl of Essex pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.3 miles south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away