Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Higher Denham
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Higher Denham. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Higher Denham
Film set catering in Higher Denham, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are salads, a vegan option and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wrap days and extended shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Higher Denham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Higher Denham (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Higher Denham
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in Higher Denham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (3.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning a shoot in Higher Denham
Higher Denham is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Higher Denham, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Higher Denham to London (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Denham Golf Club station is in Higher Denham itself. Higher Denham is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in UB9. Streets in the area include Upper Road, Lower Road and Slade Oak Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Higher Denham, we also cover Baker's Wood (1 mile south), Tatling End (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (1 mile south), Gerrards Cross (2 miles west) and Fulmer (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (10 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (11 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles west) and Hazlemere (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3 miles south-east) and The Pavilions (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Northmoor Hill Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Toby Carvery pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Higher Denham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Also near Higher Denham
Other occasions in Higher Denham
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, daylight in Higher Denham lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or UB9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Higher Denham
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in Higher Denham
How far is Higher Denham from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Higher Denham?
Higher Denham has its own station: Denham Golf Club station.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away