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Film Set Catering in Waddon
Film set catering in Waddon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Waddon?
Crew catering near Waddon
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Waddon for shoots. Waddon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Waddon to London (9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Waddon station is in Waddon itself.
Shoots anywhere in CR0, CR2 and SM6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waddon include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waddon Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Film set catering for your shoot in Waddon
On a long shoot day near Waddon, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and base catering.
Shoots in Waddon frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will arrange our position. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Waddon
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
Waddon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Towns and villages near Waddon
Also in Waddon
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Waddon
Which station is closest to Waddon?
Waddon station, in Waddon itself.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Waddon?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you come to Waddon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Waddon and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Waddon lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us one contact in production, normally locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
Who books film set catering in Waddon?
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Waddon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
Within reach of Waddon are historic houses such as Addington Palace (3.1 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away