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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Maypole, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Maypole? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Maypole
How our film set catering works in Maypole
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and crew thank-you days, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and salads.
In Maypole, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Maypole (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
Maypole 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Maypole
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books film set catering in Maypole?
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Maypole and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast starts early, and in December Maypole is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Maypole
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Maypole
Also in Maypole
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Maypole for film and TV crews
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Maypole is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Maypole are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Down House (4.1 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Maypole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in BR6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). The countryside around Maypole includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (under half a mile south)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Maypole
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away