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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Preston, Greater London
Film set catering in Preston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering in Preston
Film set catering for your shoot in Preston
Crews in Preston work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For commercials and music videos and wrap days, we can cook new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In Preston, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Preston (HA9, HA3, HA0)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
Preston 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning a shoot in Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north of Wembley, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in Preston, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Preston is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Preston to London (about 10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is South Kenton station, about 0.6 miles west.
Shoots anywhere in HA9, HA3 and HA0 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Quad Road, Tower Lane and The Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Preston, we cover Wembley (1 mile south), Wembley Park (1 mile south-east), Kingsbury (1 mile north-east), Queensbury (1 mile north) and Mapesbury (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Middlesex (2.4 miles south-east) and St. Mark's Hospital (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Preston include Preston Manor School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Windermere pub (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Preston is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Preston questions
Which station is closest to Preston?
The closest is South Kenton station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What if our house in Preston has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For event organisers in Preston
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Events we cater in Preston
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Preston, such as:
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Preston are Headstone Manor (3 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (3.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Preston
More for events in Preston
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away