Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Sidcup
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Sidcup.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Sidcup?
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Film set catering in Sidcup, carved to order
Some locations near Sidcup are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and long shoot days.
Shoots in Sidcup often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position, frequently with council permission. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Sidcup
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sidcup:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
Among the historic houses close to Sidcup are Danson House (1.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
As a London location, Sidcup is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: 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.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Sidcup?
Compared with a barbecue, 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 us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, sunset near Sidcup is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or DA14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Shooting in Sidcup: unit bases and access
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. Hosts in Sidcup book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Sidcup to London (10 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Sidcup has its own station, Sidcup station. With the A211 and A2001 nearby, Sidcup is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Sidcup is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Sidcup include the A211 and A2001, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Sidcup include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (under half a mile south)
Also near Sidcup
Also in Sidcup
Sidcup questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Waring Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away