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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Hackney, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Hackney and across Greater London.
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in West Hackney
Film set catering for your shoot in West Hackney
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For unit base lunches and long days on set, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
London locations around West Hackney can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- West Hackney (N16, E5, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or N16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near West Hackney
What else we do in West Hackney
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
West Hackney 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in West Hackney
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
FAQs for West Hackney
What’s the nearest station to West Hackney?
West Hackney has its own station: Rectory Road station.
Could you cook in Stoke Newington Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Why choose film set catering in West Hackney?
Carving serves a crew fast.
People around West Hackney book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, Rectory Road station serves West Hackney directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Shooting in West Hackney: unit bases and access
West Hackney is about 4 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cater shoots across West Hackney and nearby, from gardens to fields. West Hackney is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to West Hackney are Sutton House (1.2 miles south-east) and Bruce Castle (2.7 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. West Hackney is on or near the A107, good for unit base access.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the N16, E5 and E8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Muir Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around West Hackney include the A107, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Shacklewell (1 mile south), Stoke Newington (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north) and Upper Clapton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.1 miles south) and German Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near West Hackney include Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Tawhid Boys School (under half a mile north) and The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.7 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in West Hackney
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer shoots near West Hackney have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away