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Film Set Catering in Richmond upon Thames
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Richmond upon Thames. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames questions
What if our house in Richmond upon Thames has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Pesthouse Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How our film set catering works in Richmond upon Thames
On a long shoot day near Richmond upon Thames, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and historic house shoots, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
London locations around Richmond upon Thames can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Richmond upon Thames
What else we do in Richmond upon Thames
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
- Sign-off from the location
Richmond upon Thames 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Richmond upon Thames
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or TW9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Richmond upon Thames
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Richmond upon Thames is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Richmond upon Thames is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Pembroke Lodge (1.3 miles south) and Syon House (1.3 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Richmond upon Thames is on or near the B321 and B322, good for unit base access.
This part of Greater London takes in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Richmond upon Thames include the B321 and B322, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Richmond upon Thames, we also cover North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Richmond pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Events we cater in Richmond upon Thames
Carving serves a crew fast.
However big or small the event in Richmond upon Thames, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Richmond upon Thames: Richmond station.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Richmond upon Thames
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away