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Film Set Catering in Upminster Bridge
Film set catering in Upminster Bridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- Base catering
Book a hog roast in Upminster Bridge
Location catering around Upminster Bridge
Upminster Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Romford, in Greater London. Hosts in Upminster Bridge book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Upminster station, about 0.5 miles east.
Wherever your shoot is in RM14, RM11 and RM12, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Holme Road, Hacton Lane and Lime Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Upminster Bridge, we cover Upminster (1 mile east), Hornchurch (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile north), Cranham (1 mile east) and Hacton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles west), Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (14 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west) and Orpington (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hornchurch Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and The Mercury Mall (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upminster Bridge include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Upminster Bridge include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How our film set catering works in Upminster Bridge
Crews in Upminster Bridge work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it is wrap days and unit base lunches, we can cook a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
London locations around Upminster Bridge can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Upminster Bridge (RM14, RM11, RM12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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Upminster Bridge: your questions answered
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Upminster Bridge?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a hog roast in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Flat ground at the unit base
Upminster Bridge 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Upminster Bridge?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Upminster Bridge hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, daylight in Upminster Bridge ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Upminster Bridge
Good for wraps too.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upminster Bridge, such as:
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
Among the historic houses close to Upminster Bridge are Hare Hall (2.3 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Upminster Bridge
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Upminster Bridge
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away