Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Shortlands
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Shortlands? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Shortlands
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How our film set catering works in Shortlands
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for location days and milestone days on set.
In Shortlands, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
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 we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Shortlands
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
- Shelter for crew
Shortlands 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.
On the menu in Shortlands
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Shortlands
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shortlands?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Church House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Shortlands for film and TV crews
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Shortlands, from gardens to fields. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Shortlands include Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
We cater shoots across the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Why choose film set catering in Shortlands?
Good for wraps too.
In Shortlands and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
For event organisers in Shortlands
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset near Shortlands is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BR2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards