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Film Set Catering in West Ealing
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in West Ealing.
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in West Ealing
How our film set catering works in West Ealing
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for countryside locations and extended shoot days.
In West Ealing, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the 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
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why West Ealing hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, sunset near West Ealing is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Shooting in West Ealing: unit bases and access
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. A hog roast suits shoots around West Ealing, whatever the venue. West Ealing is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Ealing to London (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Hanwell station is in West Ealing itself. Within reach of West Ealing are historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor (1.4 miles east) and Osterley House (1.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in W7, W13 and UB2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A4001, West Ealing is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Long Wood and Middle Lake.
- Nearby schools include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Viaduct pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.4 miles east)
Who books film set catering in West Ealing?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West Ealing and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
- Unit base lunches
West Ealing is on or near the A4001, good for unit base access.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve quickly on the call.
A second meat widens the menu.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
West Ealing: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to West Ealing?
Hanwell station, in West Ealing itself.
Could you cook in Drayton Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off from the location
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
As a London location, West Ealing is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards