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Film Set Catering for Smithfield
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Smithfield and the surrounding area.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Smithfield?
Film set catering in Smithfield, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Smithfield, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and long days on set, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In Smithfield, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will agree where we set up, often with council permission. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Location catering around Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Smithfield? We can help. Smithfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
With the A1 and A4 nearby, Smithfield is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Smithfield include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Smithfield include the A1 and A4, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
A little further out are Postal Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Smithfield include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer shoots near Smithfield have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Smithfield
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
As a London location, Smithfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Smithfield
Which station is closest to Smithfield?
Farringdon station, in Smithfield itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Postman's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Smithfield
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Smithfield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farringdon station serves Smithfield directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Also near Smithfield
More for events in Smithfield
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away