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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Penge, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Penge.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Penge
Events we cater in Penge
A slow roast can wait a little.
Here’s what people in Penge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
The A234 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Penge.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Film set catering in Penge, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Penge are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater countryside locations and location days.
In Penge, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Penge questions
Which station is closest to Penge?
Penge West station, in Penge itself.
Could you cook in Crystal Palace Dinosaurs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap.
What else we do in Penge
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Penge hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, daylight in Penge lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
Penge 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
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Location catering around Penge
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Penge. Penge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Penge to London (about 6 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Penge has its own station, Penge West station. Among the historic houses close to Penge are Kingswood House (1.4 miles north-west) and Bromley Palace (3.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in SE20, SE19 and SE26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A234, Penge is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Penge include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.8 miles west) and Crystal Palace School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Crooked Billet pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards