Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Butler's Cross
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Butler's Cross. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
- Ad shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Butler's Cross
Film set catering in Butler's Cross, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it’s unit base lunches and farm and estate locations, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Butler's Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Butler's Cross (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Butler's Cross: unit bases and access
Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Butler's Cross book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Butler's Cross to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
Butler's Cross is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butler's Cross, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the HP17 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Butler's Cross we cover include Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Butler's Cross includes Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Butler's Cross?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Butler's Cross
Is Butler's Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
For event organisers in Butler's Cross
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
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.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
How it works
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. Summer shoots near Butler's Cross have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Butler's Cross
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Butler's Cross?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 1.2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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