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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Pentonville, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Pentonville.
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Pentonville
Pentonville for film and TV crews
Pentonville is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Pentonville? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Essex Road station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Pentonville are Dr Johnson's House (1.4 miles south) and Mansion House (1.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of N1, N1P and EC1V. We can cater a shoot on streets such as City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Pentonville on the A1200, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Angel (1 mile south-west), Islington (1 mile north), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west) and St Pancras (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Chest Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Pentonville includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Islington (under half a mile east) and Islington Green School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Camden Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.5 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.2 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Pentonville, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Pentonville. We are frequently asked to cater long shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Shoots in Pentonville often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Pentonville (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Pentonville
Other occasions in Pentonville
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Where the roaster can go in Pentonville
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
As a London location, Pentonville 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Pentonville hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Pentonville: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pentonville?
The closest is Essex Road station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What if our house in Pentonville has no side access?
Frequently, 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.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, daylight in Pentonville lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Who books film set catering in Pentonville?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pentonville and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
With the A1200 nearby, Pentonville is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
What affects the price in Pentonville
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Pentonville
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards