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Film Set Catering for Downley
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Downley.
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Downley?
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Downley
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Film set catering in Downley, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Downley, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We’re often asked to cater unit base lunches and period drama shoots, with new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Downley, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Downley (HP13)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common questions in Downley
Which station is closest to Downley?
The closest is High Wycombe station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Downley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Downley
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Shooting in Downley: unit bases and access
Downley is about 2 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Downley, whatever the venue. Downley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (0.8 miles east) and West Wycombe Park House (1.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is High Wycombe station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Downley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the HP13 postcode area. Local streets include Willoughby's Walk, Gray's Lane and West Court; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Downley, we also cover Naphill (1 mile north), Hughenden Valley (2 miles north-east), High Wycombe (2 miles south-east), Terriers (2 miles east) and Four Ashes (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wycombe Hospital (1.7 miles south-east) and West Wycombe Rural (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Downley includes Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Downley include The Tower (1.4 miles south-east) and The Royal Grammar School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Le De Spencers Arms (0.6 miles north)
For event organisers in Downley
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Late-September shoots near Downley lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Downley?
A slow roast can wait a little.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Downley:
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 31 miles from Downley.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards