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Film Set Catering in Old Ford
Film set catering in Old Ford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Old Ford?
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Old Ford is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Old Ford
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. We’re often asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and historic house shoots, with rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Shoots in Old Ford frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
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.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or E3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Old Ford
What if our house in Old Ford has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can you do a hog roast in Grove Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Old Ford
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Old Ford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hackney Wick station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Old Ford
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a shoot in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Old Ford. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Old Ford include Sutton House (1.5 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in E3, E15 and E9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Old Ford hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away