Greater London · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Poplar, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Poplar? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
Film set catering for Poplar
FAQs for Poplar
Which station is closest to Poplar?
Poplar has its own station: Canary Wharf station.
Could you cook in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
About our film set catering in Poplar
On a long shoot day near Poplar, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is rural locations and commercials and music videos, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Poplar, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Poplar
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Poplar
Shooting in Poplar: unit bases and access
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Poplar and the surrounding area. Poplar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
With the A102 and A1261 nearby, Poplar is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Among the historic houses close to Poplar are Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in E14, SE16 and E22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A102 and A1261, Poplar is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Poplar we cover include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
Poplar 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. On a winter shoot near Poplar, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away