Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Mile End
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Mile End and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Mile End
How our film set catering works in Mile End
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it is period locations and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of salads, a vegan option and new potatoes for your crew.
Shoots in Mile End often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Mile End (E3, E1, E14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Mile End
Also in Mile End
Events we cater in Mile End
We bring everything we need.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mile End. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
With the A1205 nearby, Mile End is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Mile End. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Mile End ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Mile End: unit bases and access
Mile End is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Mile End, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Mile End are historic houses such as Sutton House (1.8 miles north-west) and Mansion House (2.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Limehouse station, about 0.9 miles south.
Shoots anywhere in E3, E1 and E14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Bow Road, Bale Road and Toby Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You will find Mile End on the A1205, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Mile End, we also cover Bow (1 mile north), Bow Common (1 mile south-east), Bromley (1 mile east), Limehouse (1 mile south) and Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Westfield Stratford City (1.7 miles north-east) and Tower of London (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Mile End include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Malmesbury Primary School (under half a mile north) and Central Foundation Girls' School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Tredegar Public House (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (0.7 miles west)
What affects the price in Mile End
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Mile End questions
Which station is closest to Mile End?
Limehouse station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Could you cook in Mile End Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
Mile End 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards