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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Old Town, Greater London
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Old Town and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Old Town
Shooting in Old Town: unit bases and access
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Old Town, as well as the surrounding area. Old Town is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Old Town include Addington Palace (3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.1 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, CR9 and CR90, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Old Town includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Old Town
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are often asked to cater wrap days and commercials and music videos, serving a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and salads.
In Old Town, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Old Town
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Old Town
Other occasions in Old Town
Questions from Old Town
Can you do a hog roast in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Old Town?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
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 will send a price.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover Old Town?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Old Town and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Why choose film set catering in Old Town?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Old Town. Here are some of the most popular:
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Croydon station is in Old Town itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Where the roaster can go in Old Town
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
Old Town 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, daylight in Old Town ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Travel to Old Town
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away