Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Luton
Film set catering in Luton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Luton?
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, daylight in Luton ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Luton, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. For long shoot days and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
For a location shoot near Luton, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Also in Luton
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Why choose film set catering in Luton?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Luton:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
What affects the price in Luton
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Luton
How far is Luton from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Gillingham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you cater in Luton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Luton and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Crew catering near Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Luton, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Luton is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in ME4, ME5 and ME7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Luton has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Magpie Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away