Slough · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Longford, Slough
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. Film set catering in Longford.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Longford
About our film set catering in Longford
Some locations near Longford are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it is ad shoots and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Longford, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Longford questions
How far is Longford from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Longford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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Other occasions in Longford
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Longford hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Longford
We are self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Longford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
The A3044 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Longford.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Longford for film and TV crews
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. We’re happy to travel to Longford for shoots and the places nearby. Longford is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Longford is roughly 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (4.3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the SL3, UB7 and TW6 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Longford on the A3044, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover shoots in Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Longford include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Longford is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Longford
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Longford
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away