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Film Set Catering in Chalvey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Chalvey.
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Chalvey
About our film set catering in Chalvey
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include lunch at base and long shoot days, serving salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Near Chalvey, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Who books film set catering in Chalvey?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Chalvey, including:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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 book our hog roast in Chalvey
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, daylight in Chalvey lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chalvey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planning a shoot in Chalvey
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. We cater shoots of every size in Chalvey. We cater 31 places across Slough. We cater events right across the region, from Chalvey to Reading (16 miles away).
Chalvey is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the A4 and A332 nearby, Chalvey is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in SL1 and SL4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Chalvey include the A4 and A332, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Chalvey we cover include Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Chalvey is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Chalvey
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Common questions in Chalvey
What’s the nearest station to Chalvey?
Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Chalvey close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Also in Chalvey
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away