Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Monks Risborough
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Monks Risborough? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Monks Risborough
How our film set catering works in Monks Risborough
Rural and period locations near Monks Risborough can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We’re often asked to cater wrap days and period locations, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Monks Risborough, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Monks Risborough (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Monks Risborough hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Crew catering near Monks Risborough
Monks Risborough is about 1 mile north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Monks Risborough book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monks Risborough to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Monks Risborough has its own station, Monks Risborough station. Monks Risborough is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in HP27, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Mill Lane, Alscot Lane and Burton Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Alscot (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south), Whiteleaf (1 mile east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.6 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Monks Risborough include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Cross pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. In December, daylight in Monks Risborough ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
Also near Monks Risborough
What else we do in Monks Risborough
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Monks Risborough
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Monks Risborough. Typical bookings include:
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
Monks Risborough is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Monks Risborough: your questions answered
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.
How far is Monks Risborough from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
For event organisers in Monks Risborough
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards