Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Lee Common
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Lee Common.
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Lee Common
Film set catering in Lee Common, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and rural locations.
Near Lee Common, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lee Common (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Lee Common
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Lee Common
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Lee Common from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Lee Common ends around 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Lee Common hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Lee Common
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lee Common. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
Lee Common is roughly 30 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
Planning a shoot in Lee Common
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Lee Common. Lee Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lee Common to Milton Keynes (about 22 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Great Missenden station is about 2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (2.3 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Lee Common is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in HP16, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Lee Common, we cover Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and Asheridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Schools near Lee Common include Misbourne School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bugle pub (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
For an evening wrap.
Towns and villages near Lee Common
More for events in Lee Common
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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