Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lane End, Buckinghamshire
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Lane End. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wrap parties
- Farm and estate locations
- Music video days
A hog roast near Lane End
How our film set catering works in Lane End
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and base catering, serving hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes.
Near Lane End, base may be a field or yard. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Lane End (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Lane End
Is Lane End close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Shooting in Lane End: unit bases and access
Lane End is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Lane End, whatever the venue. Lane End is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is High Wycombe station, about 3.8 miles east. Within reach of Lane End are historic houses such as West Wycombe Park House (1.9 miles north-east) and Hughenden Manor (3.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Lane End is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across HP14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Elwes Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Lane End is on the B482, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Lane End we cover include Wheeler End (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north-west), Piddington (1 mile north), Frieth (1 mile south-west) and Little Frieth (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (14 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wycombe Hospital (3.3 miles east) and West Wycombe Rural (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Lane End includes Yoesden.
- Local schools include Cressex Community School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Grouse & Ale (within half a mile south-west)
Who books film set catering in Lane End?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lane End and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Central London is about 33 miles from Lane End, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Places near Lane End
Other occasions in Lane End
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Lane End
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Lane End hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Lane End ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Lane End
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards