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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southgate, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Southgate.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Southgate
Shooting in Southgate: unit bases and access
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. We cater shoots of every size in Southgate. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Southgate to London (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Southgate are Bruce Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (4 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is New Southgate station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in N14, N11, N21 and N13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Southgate is on the A111 and A1004, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Southgate, we cover Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (under half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The New Crown pub (within half a mile north)
Film set catering in Southgate, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and ad shoots, with new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
In Southgate, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any restrictions. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
As a London location, Southgate 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Southgate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Southgate hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just 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. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Southgate
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Southgate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
The A111 and A1004 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Southgate.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Questions from Southgate
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Southgate?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Which station is closest to Southgate?
New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
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.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
For event organisers in Southgate
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Southgate ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or N14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away