Slough · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Farnham Common, Slough
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Farnham Common. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Farnham Common?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Farnham Common
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include rural locations and wrap parties, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near Farnham Common, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Why choose film set catering in Farnham Common?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Farnham Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Farnham Common is about 23 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Shooting in Farnham Common: unit bases and access
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Shoots in Farnham Common are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Farnham Common is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Farnham Common to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Farnham Common are Cliveden (3.3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SL2, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Farnham Common, we cover Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Farnham Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Common questions in Farnham Common
Is Farnham Common close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Farnham Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What affects the price in Farnham Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Farnham Common
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away