Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chearsley, Buckinghamshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Chearsley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Period locations
A hog roast near Chearsley
Film set catering in Chearsley, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Chearsley can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For location days and farm and estate locations, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your crew.
Near Chearsley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Chearsley (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Chearsley
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Chearsley?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Chearsley
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chearsley. Typical bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Historic house shoots
Within reach of Chearsley are historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor (3.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Also near Chearsley
What else we do in Chearsley
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Chearsley
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Common questions in Chearsley
Do you come out to small places like Chearsley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Chearsley?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset near Chearsley is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Chearsley
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Chearsley, whatever the venue. Chearsley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Chearsley is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in HP18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- 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