Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Amersham on the Hill, Buckinghamshire
Film set catering in Amersham on the Hill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Amersham on the Hill
Planning a shoot in Amersham on the Hill
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Amersham on the Hill book us for shoots of all sizes. Amersham on the Hill is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Amersham on the Hill to Reading (22 miles away).
Amersham on the Hill is about 25 miles from central London. The A416 and A4154 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Amersham on the Hill. Amersham on the Hill is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP6, HP7 and HP8. Local streets include The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Amersham on the Hill is on the A416 and A4154, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For shoots just outside Amersham on the Hill, we cover Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sands Bank.
- Schools near Amersham on the Hill include Home Tuition Service (within half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boot and Slipper pub (under half a mile north)
Film set catering in Amersham on the Hill, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include base catering and countryside locations, with a vegan option, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots around Amersham on the Hill frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Amersham on the Hill
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Amersham on the Hill?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Amersham on the Hill
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Perfect for your shoot in Amersham on the Hill
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Amersham on the Hill. Typical bookings include:
- Base catering
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Amersham station is in Amersham on the Hill itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
FAQs for Amersham on the Hill
Is Amersham on the Hill close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Amersham on the Hill?
Amersham station, in Amersham on the Hill itself.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
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How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer shoots near Amersham on the Hill have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away