Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ilmer
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ilmer? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Ilmer
Film set catering for your shoot in Ilmer
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For wrap days and countryside locations, we can cook a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near Ilmer, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ilmer (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Ilmer
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. 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, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Ilmer
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, daylight in Ilmer lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Ilmer
Is Ilmer close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Shooting in Ilmer: unit bases and access
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Ilmer is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ilmer to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Ilmer is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Ilmer we cover include Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ilmer
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Who books film set catering in Ilmer?
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ilmer:
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
Ilmer is roughly 38 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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