Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Coombe and across Buckinghamshire.
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Coombe
Film set catering in Coombe, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are frequently booked for rural locations and milestone days on set.
Near Coombe, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Coombe (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Coombe?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
Coombe is about 34 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
Nearby places to Coombe
Also in Coombe
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
FAQs for Coombe
How far is Coombe from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Summer shoots near Coombe have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coombe
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Location catering around Coombe
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Coombe, whatever the venue. Coombe is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Coombe, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in HP17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or HP17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards