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Film Set Catering for Orpington
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Orpington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Orpington
Film set catering in Orpington, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Orpington can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include music video days and extended shoot days, with spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots in Orpington often 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
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September shoots near Orpington lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Orpington
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Orpington?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Orpington?
St Mary Cray station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Events we cater in Orpington
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Orpington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Orpington include Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Down House (4.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Crew catering near Orpington
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Hosts in Orpington book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles away. With the A224 and B258 nearby, Orpington is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Orpington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Orpington is on the A224 and B258, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Orpington, we also cover Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Orpington include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
As a London location, Orpington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or BR5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards