Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Chartridge and across Buckinghamshire.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
Film set catering for Chartridge
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About our film set catering in Chartridge
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Typical bookings include long shoot days and shoots on location, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Chartridge, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chartridge
More for events in Chartridge
What affects the price in Chartridge
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Crew catering near Chartridge
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover shoots in Chartridge, as well as the surrounding area. Chartridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Among the historic houses close to Chartridge are Cholesbury Manor House (2.1 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartridge, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in HP5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartridge includes Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (less than half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Chartridge
Do you come out to small places like Chartridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Because the roast starts early, and in December Chartridge is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Chartridge, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Why choose film set catering in Chartridge?
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Chartridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
Central London is about 28 miles from Chartridge.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away