Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering for Cranbourne
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Cranbourne and the surrounding area.
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in Cranbourne
How our film set catering works in Cranbourne
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and location days, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Cranbourne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Questions from Cranbourne
How far is Cranbourne from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cranbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
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’ll check.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Cranbourne
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The date and time of year
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Cranbourne, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Cranbourne: unit bases and access
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater shoots of every size in Cranbourne. Cranbourne is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cranbourne to Reading (13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ascot station, about 3 miles south. Historic houses near Cranbourne include St Leonard's Hill (1.5 miles north-east) and Frogmore House (3.6 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cranbourne include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Cranbourne
We are self-contained at base.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cranbourne, including:
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
Cranbourne is about 25 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Why choose a hog roast in Cranbourne?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards