Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering in Beggar's Bush
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Beggar's Bush and the surrounding area.
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Beggar's Bush
Film set catering in Beggar's Bush, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. For crew appreciation lunches and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Beggar's Bush, tracks and soft ground need checking. 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.
- Area
- Beggar's Bush (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Beggar's Bush?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Beggar's Bush book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Base catering
Beggar's Bush is about 24 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Beggar's Bush
Crew catering near Beggar's Bush
Beggar's Bush is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Beggar's Bush, from gardens to fields. Beggar's Bush is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Beggar's Bush to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Historic houses near Beggar's Bush include St Leonard's Hill (4.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cater shoots across the SL5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Kiln Lane, Sandy Lane and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Ascot (1 mile west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north-west) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Beggar's Bush includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sunningdale School (0.8 miles south) and Charters School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Belvedere Arms (0.6 miles east)
Where the roaster can go in Beggar's Bush
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Beggar's Bush
Which station is closest to Beggar's Bush?
The closest is Sunningdale station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Beggar's Bush too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Beggar's Bush is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away