Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in London Docklands, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the crew across London Docklands and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for London Docklands
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in London Docklands ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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 carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in London Docklands
Some locations near London Docklands are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include ad shoots and long days on set, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Shoots in London Docklands often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near London Docklands
Other occasions in London Docklands
Why choose film set catering in London Docklands?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in London Docklands, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Within reach of London Docklands are historic houses such as Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning a shoot in London Docklands
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in London Docklands, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
London Docklands is on or near the A1206 and A1261, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, Canary Wharf station serves London Docklands directly.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area. Streets in the area include Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find London Docklands on the A1206 and A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside London Docklands, we also cover Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile 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 west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near London Docklands include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
As a London location, London Docklands 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in London Docklands
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why London Docklands hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
London Docklands: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to London Docklands?
London Docklands has its own station: Canary Wharf station.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards