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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Stratford, Greater London
Film set catering in Stratford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Music video days
Planning an event in Stratford?
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Stratford 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How our film set catering works in Stratford
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include lunch at base and music video days, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
London locations around Stratford can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china.
Shooting in Stratford: unit bases and access
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Stratford suit a hog roast. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Stratford are historic houses such as Sutton House (2.1 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.6 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in E15, E20 and E3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Stratford we cover include Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
A little further out are County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Stratford include Carpenters Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Two Puddings pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Stratford?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, daylight in Stratford ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Stratford
What’s the nearest station to Stratford?
Stratford (London) station, in Stratford itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Stratford?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need much space at base?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you come to Stratford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stratford and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Stratford
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stratford:
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Stratford has its own station, Stratford (London) station.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Stratford
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stratford, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away