Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Monks Orchard
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Monks Orchard. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in Monks Orchard
Film set catering in Monks Orchard, carved to order
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and rural locations, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
In Monks Orchard, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September shoots near Monks Orchard lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Monks Orchard, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Monks Orchard
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
As a London location, Monks Orchard is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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 will advise.
On the menu in Monks Orchard
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Location catering around Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Monks Orchard. Monks Orchard is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Monks Orchard are Addington Palace (1.8 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Monks Orchard, we also cover Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
Who books film set catering in Monks Orchard?
We bring everything we need.
Whatever the occasion in Monks Orchard, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Towns and villages near Monks Orchard
Also in Monks Orchard
Common questions in Monks Orchard
What if our house in Monks Orchard has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater in Monks Orchard?
Yes, Monks Orchard is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just 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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Monks Orchard
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards