Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Marlow Common and across Buckinghamshire.
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Planning an event in Marlow Common?
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Film set catering in Marlow Common, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. We serve hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and countryside locations.
For a shoot in a place like Marlow Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Marlow Common ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Location catering around Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Marlow Common book us for shoots of all sizes. Marlow Common is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 31 miles from Marlow Common. Among the historic houses close to Marlow Common are Harleyford Manor (1.6 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Marlow Common, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Also near Marlow Common
Also in Marlow Common
What affects the price in Marlow Common
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Marlow Common
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Marlow Common
We bring everything we need.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Marlow Common, including:
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
For crew arriving by train, Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Marlow Common: your questions answered
Is Marlow Common close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Is Marlow Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards