Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Film set catering in Botley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
Planning an event in Botley?
Perfect for your shoot in Botley
We bring everything we need.
People around Botley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
Botley is about 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
About our film set catering in Botley
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For wrap parties and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Botley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-September shoots near Botley lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us one contact in production, normally locations or the production office.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Botley: your questions answered
How far is Botley from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Botley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Botley?
Yes, Botley is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Botley, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Botley are Chenies Manor House (3.1 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Botley is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in HP5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Botley we cover include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Ashley Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
For event organisers in Botley
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the roaster can go in Botley
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Botley
Other occasions in Botley
Why choose a hog roast in Botley?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards