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Film Set Catering in Purley
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Purley.
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Purley
Film set catering in Purley, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Purley are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. For period drama shoots and countryside locations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option and more.
London locations around Purley can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Purley for film and TV crews
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Purley. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Purley to London (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Purley station serves Purley directly. Purley is on or near the A2022, good for unit base access.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the CR8, CR2 and CR5 postcode area. From High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You will find Purley on the A2022, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles north) and Laleham Lea School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmers pub (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
Purley questions
What’s the nearest station to Purley?
Purley has its own station: Purley station.
What if our house in Purley has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What affects the price in Purley
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Purley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
Purley 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
What else we do in Purley
Perfect for your shoot in Purley
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Purley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Historic houses near Purley include Addington Palace (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Purley lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CR8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Purley
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away