Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Horsenden
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Horsenden and Buckinghamshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Rural locations
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Horsenden
Location catering around Horsenden
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Horsenden, whatever the venue. Horsenden is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Horsenden is roughly 36 miles from central London. Horsenden is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horsenden include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
Film set catering in Horsenden, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Horsenden are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We are often asked to cater base catering and wrap parties, serving a vegan option, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near Horsenden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Horsenden (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Horsenden
Is Horsenden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Horsenden close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Why choose film set catering in Horsenden?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Whatever the occasion in Horsenden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
For crew arriving by train, Princes Risborough station is in Horsenden itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
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:
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Horsenden
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset near Horsenden is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Horsenden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Horsenden
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Horsenden
What else we do in Horsenden
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away