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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Merton, Greater London
Film set catering in Merton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in Merton
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Film set catering for your shoot in Merton
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. On the menu are new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for long days on set and unit base lunches.
In Merton, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Merton
We bring everything we need.
Hosts in Merton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
With the A24 nearby, Merton is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
FAQs for Merton
Could you cook in Wandle Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Merton?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
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’ll send a price.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, daylight in Merton ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
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. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Merton
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Merton: unit bases and access
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Merton for shoots and the places nearby. Merton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merton to London (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Merton include Southside House (1.8 miles west) and Fulham Palace (4.1 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of SW19 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Merton include the A24, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Schools near Merton include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Merton
What else we do in Merton
For event organisers in Merton
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
As a London location, Merton 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Merton
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Merton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards