Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ashendon
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Ashendon and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
Film set catering in Ashendon
Crew catering near Ashendon
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater shoots of every size in Ashendon. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ashendon to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Ashendon is roughly 44 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
Shoots anywhere in HP18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Main Street, Lower End and The Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Ashendon includes Snakemoor.
Film set catering in Ashendon, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include long days on set and crew thank-you days, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
Near Ashendon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Ashendon ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Ashendon
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Ashendon hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ashendon
What’s the nearest station to Ashendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
How far is Ashendon from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashendon
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Ashendon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Historic houses near Ashendon include Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or HP18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards