Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ashley Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Ashley Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Book a hog roast in Ashley Green
What affects the price in Ashley Green
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Ashley Green
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or HP5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Film set catering in Ashley Green, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it is long shoot days and unit base lunches, we can cook a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
Near Ashley Green, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, daylight in Ashley Green lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ashley Green
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ashley Green
Is Ashley Green close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ashley Green?
Berkhamsted station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books film set catering in Ashley Green?
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Ashley Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
Central London is about 27 miles from Ashley Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
Shooting in Ashley Green: unit bases and access
Ashley Green is in Buckinghamshire. We cater shoots of every size in Ashley Green. Ashley Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ashley Green to Milton Keynes (22 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Berkhamsted station, about 2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (3.1 miles west) and Chenies Manor House (5 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashley Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of HP5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Botley (2 miles south) and Tyler's Hill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ashley Green includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local pubs include The Golden Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Ashley Green
More for events in Ashley Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards