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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Rainham, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Rainham and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
Film set catering in Rainham
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
Rainham 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 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
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Film set catering in Rainham, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew thank-you days, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads.
In Rainham, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, frequently with council permission. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Rainham (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Rainham
What’s the nearest station to Rainham?
Rainham (Essex) station, in Rainham itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Rainham?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you cover Rainham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rainham and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Also in Rainham
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Why choose a hog roast in Rainham?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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’ll suggest what works.
Why Rainham hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Rainham
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We cover shoots in Rainham. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Rainham to London (about 13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rainham (Essex) station is in Rainham itself.
Shoots anywhere in RM13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Rainham, we cover South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Rainham (within half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Phoenix pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose film set catering in Rainham?
Alternatives cover everyone.
People around Rainham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (within half a mile west) and Eastbury Manor House (4.3 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Late-September shoots near Rainham lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What affects the price in Rainham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Rainham
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards