Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Loxford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Loxford.
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Location days
A hog roast near Loxford
How our film set catering works in Loxford
Some locations near Loxford are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video days and farm and estate locations.
In Loxford, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Loxford (IG1, IG11, IG3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. On a winter shoot near Loxford, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact in production
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
Loxford 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.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Loxford
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Towns and villages near Loxford
Other occasions in Loxford
Common questions in Loxford
What if our house in Loxford 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 will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Loxford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Shooting in Loxford: unit bases and access
Loxford is about 3 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around Loxford, whatever the venue. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Eastbury Manor House (1.2 miles south-east) and Valentines Mansion (1.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in IG1, IG11 and IG3, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Dane Road, Eton Road and Natal Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Ilford (1 mile north), Manor Park (1 mile west), Barking (1 mile south-east), Little Ilford (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (1.6 miles south-west) and Redbridge Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Loxford School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Barking Dog pub (0.6 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Loxford?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Loxford
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your shoot in Loxford
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Loxford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Barking station, about 0.6 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away