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Film Set Catering in The Burroughs
Film set catering in The Burroughs: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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- Base catering
Film set catering in The Burroughs
Why choose film set catering in The Burroughs?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in The Burroughs, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
With the A41 nearby, The Burroughs is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
About our film set catering in The Burroughs
On a long shoot day near The Burroughs, 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 period locations, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots in The Burroughs frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will agree where we set up. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- 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
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
What affects the price in The Burroughs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in The Burroughs: unit bases and access
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to The Burroughs for shoots. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (2.6 miles east) and Heath House (2.7 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Anywhere in NW4, NW9 and NW11, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. The Burroughs sits on or near the A41, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around The Burroughs includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Brampton College (under half a mile east) and Kisharon College (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Claddagh Ring pub (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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’re paying for.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
For event organisers in The Burroughs
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. On a winter shoot near The Burroughs, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in The Burroughs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
The Burroughs 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for The Burroughs
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in The Burroughs?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What’s the nearest station to The Burroughs?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away