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Film Set Catering in Thames View Estate
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Thames View Estate and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Thames View Estate?
About our film set catering in Thames View Estate
On a long shoot day near Thames View Estate, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at base and wrap days, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
In Thames View Estate, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Thames View Estate (IG11, RM9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Thames View Estate: your questions answered
What if our house in Thames View Estate has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Planning a shoot in Thames View Estate
Thames View Estate is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Thames View Estate suit a hog roast. Thames View Estate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Thames View Estate to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Thames View Estate include Eastbury Manor House (0.5 miles north-west) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in IG11 and RM9, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Creek Road, Saxham Road and Minter Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Thames View Estate we cover include Barking Riverside (1 mile south-east), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (2 miles south-east), Dagenham Green (2 miles east) and Thamesmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Riverside School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (2 miles east)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Thames View Estate. On a winter shoot near Thames View Estate, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Thames View Estate
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Thames View Estate
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Thames View Estate
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
- Vehicle access to base
Thames View Estate 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Thames View Estate
Also in Thames View Estate
Perfect for your shoot in Thames View Estate
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Thames View Estate:
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Base catering
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Barking Riverside station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards