Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Finmere
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Finmere and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
A hog roast near Finmere
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
About our film set catering in Finmere
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. For location days and base catering, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near Finmere, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Finmere (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Finmere
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also near Finmere
Other occasions in Finmere
Where the roaster can go in Finmere
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- 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.
On the menu in Finmere
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Finmere lasts until about 9:30pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Finmere
Is Finmere too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Finmere from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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 don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Planning a shoot in Finmere
Finmere is about 4 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater shoots across Finmere and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Finmere to Milton Keynes (about 13 miles away).
Finmere is about 54 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in MK18, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Chinalls Close, Stable Close and Fulwell Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Tingewick (1 mile east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-east), Gawcott (3 miles east), Hillesden (4 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Long Crendon (15 miles south) and Whitchurch (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (3.6 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Finmere include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Events we cater in Finmere
Good for wraps too.
People around Finmere book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location days
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Within reach of Finmere are historic houses such as Stowe House (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards