Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Alscot, Buckinghamshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Alscot.
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Alscot
Location catering around Alscot
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Alscot. Alscot is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 36 miles from Alscot. Alscot is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in HP27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Whiteleaf Cross pub (0.7 miles south-east)
How our film set catering works in Alscot
On a long shoot day near Alscot, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are frequently asked to cater countryside locations and commercials and music videos, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Alscot, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Alscot (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Alscot
What’s the nearest station to Alscot?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Alscot from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
What affects the price in Alscot
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Alscot
- Numbers
- Time on site
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
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Alscot
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Alscot. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Alscot
Also in Alscot
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, daylight in Alscot lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards