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Film Set Catering in Colnbrook
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Colnbrook? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Colnbrook
Film set catering for your shoot in Colnbrook
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include location days and base catering, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Colnbrook can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your shoot in Colnbrook
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Colnbrook most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
Colnbrook is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Nearby places to Colnbrook
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
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.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Colnbrook
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Colnbrook: unit bases and access
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Colnbrook, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 31 places in Slough. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sunnymeads station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Colnbrook are historic houses such as Frogmore House (3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in SL3, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Colnbrook, we also cover Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- 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 you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Colnbrook
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Colnbrook questions
How far is Colnbrook from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Colnbrook lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Colnbrook, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards