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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Beaconsfield.
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Beaconsfield
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Film set catering for your shoot in Beaconsfield
On a long shoot day near Beaconsfield, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For end-of-shoot wraps and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option for your crew.
Shoots in Beaconsfield often base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Beaconsfield (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Beaconsfield for film and TV crews
Beaconsfield is about 5 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Beaconsfield? We can help. Beaconsfield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Within reach of Beaconsfield are historic houses such as Cliveden (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Beaconsfield station is in Beaconsfield itself. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Beaconsfield, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in HP9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. From Station Road, Malthouse Square and Gregories Farm Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A40 and B474 close by, Beaconsfield is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ledborough (1 mile north-east), Forty Green (1 mile north-west), Knotty Green (1 mile north), Seer Green (2 miles east) and Beacon Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (5 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (4 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north-west). Beaconsfield is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles west) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Holtspur Bank.
- Nearby schools include Davenies School (within half a mile east) and Beaconsfield High School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Chiltern pub (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Beaconsfield
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Events we cater in Beaconsfield
Carving serves a crew fast.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
Beaconsfield is on or near the A40 and B474, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Beaconsfield ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Beaconsfield hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Beaconsfield
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has its own station: Beaconsfield station.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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