Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Northwood, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Northwood.
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
A hog roast near Northwood
Film set catering in Northwood, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it is shoots on location and period locations, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Shoots in Northwood frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position, frequently with council permission. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Northwood (HA6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Northwood?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Hosts in Northwood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
For event organisers in Northwood
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Northwood
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Northwood for film and TV crews
Northwood is in Greater London. We cover shoots in Northwood. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Northwood to London (about 16 miles away).
Within reach of Northwood are historic houses such as Headstone Manor (3.3 miles south-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in HA6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Northwood, we cover Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include London School of Theology (0.5 miles south-west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gate Public House (0.8 miles west)
What affects the price in Northwood
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Northwood is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What else we do in Northwood
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
Northwood is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Northwood
Which station is closest to Northwood?
Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Northwood?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away