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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upminster, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Upminster? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Upminster
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Upminster
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
What if our house in Upminster has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Film set catering in Upminster, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. On the menu are salads, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for crew appreciation lunches and long shoot days.
London locations around Upminster can have tight access, so tell us the route and any restrictions. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
As a London location, Upminster is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upminster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books film set catering in Upminster?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Upminster most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
Historic houses near Upminster include Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What affects the price in Upminster
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upminster, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Upminster have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upminster and the surrounding area. Upminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Upminster has its own station, Upminster station.
Here we cover the RM14 and RM11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Upminster, we also cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upminster include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near Upminster include Eastbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Upminster
What else we do in Upminster
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards