Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for West Ham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Ham and the surrounding area.
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near West Ham
West Ham for film and TV crews
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. We cater shoots across West Ham and nearby. West Ham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over E15, E13 and E7 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to West Ham we cover include Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Ham include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include West Ham Church School (under half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
About our film set catering in West Ham
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater location days and ad shoots.
In West Ham, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will arrange our position, often with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
West Ham 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in West Ham
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Occasions we serve in West Ham
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in West Ham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (2.9 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also in West Ham
FAQs for West Ham
What if our house in West Ham has no side access?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What’s the nearest station to West Ham?
West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near West Ham is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away