Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Little Portugal
Film set catering in Little Portugal: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
A hog roast near Little Portugal
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
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 we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Film set catering in Little Portugal, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include crew appreciation lunches and extended shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
London locations around Little Portugal 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.
- Area
- Little Portugal (SW9, SW8, SW1P)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Little Portugal
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Little Portugal. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wandsworth Road station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Location catering around Little Portugal
Little Portugal is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Little Portugal, whatever the venue. Little Portugal is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Nearby historic houses include Buckingham Palace (2 miles north-west) and Carlyle's House (2.2 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Little Portugal is on or near the A203, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in SW9, SW8 and SW1P start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Little Portugal is on the A203, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in South Lambeth (1 mile north), North Brixton (1 mile east), Stockwell (1 mile south), Kennington (1 mile north) and Oval (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Gordon Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Little Portugal includes Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Allen Edwards Primary School (within half a mile west) and Durand Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Canton Arms (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.7 miles north)
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Little Portugal lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Little Portugal
Which station is closest to Little Portugal?
The closest is Wandsworth Road station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Little Portugal?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you cover Little Portugal?
Yes, Little Portugal is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Nearby places to Little Portugal
Other occasions in Little Portugal
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
Little Portugal 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Little Portugal
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Little Portugal hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards