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Film Set Catering for Twickenham
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Twickenham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Twickenham
Events we cater in Twickenham
We bring everything we need.
Whatever the occasion in Twickenham, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
The A305 and A310 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Twickenham.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
How our film set catering works in Twickenham
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. On the menu are hog roast rolls, a vegan option and salads, and typical bookings are for rural locations and music video days.
In Twickenham, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position, frequently with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Twickenham (TW1, TW2, TW4, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Twickenham lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Twickenham
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Twickenham
What else we do in Twickenham
Common questions in Twickenham
What if our house in Twickenham has no side access?
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 Twickenham?
Twickenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater in Twickenham?
Yes, Twickenham is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Shooting in Twickenham: unit bases and access
Twickenham is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Twickenham? We can help. Twickenham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Within reach of Twickenham are historic houses such as Richmond House (0.5 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (0.7 miles south). 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 TW1, TW2, TW4 and TW3, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, London Road and Talbot Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Twickenham is on the A305 and A310, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Whitton (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile east), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south), Ivybridge (1 mile north) and Fulwell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Twickenham includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Schools near Twickenham include St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (less than half a mile east) and Richmond upon Thames School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Cabbage Patch pub (less than half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- A level area at base
As a London location, Twickenham 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 before you book.
On the menu in Twickenham
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards