Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Fern
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Fern? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Fern
Film set catering in Fern, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and period drama shoots, serving halloumi skewers, salads and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Fern, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- Fern (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Fern: unit bases and access
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Fern? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bourne End station, about 1.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Fern is roughly 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SL7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Fern, we cover Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fern include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fern include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
FAQs for Fern
Is Fern close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Fern?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you come to Fern?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, daylight in Fern ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Fern
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Fern
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books film set catering in Fern?
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Fern, such as:
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (2.7 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
More for events in Fern
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away