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Film Set Catering in Shalstone
Film set catering in Shalstone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Shalstone
Film set catering in Shalstone, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at base and crew appreciation lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Shalstone, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Shalstone (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Shalstone
Do you come out to small places like Shalstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Shalstone from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Shalstone?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Shalstone is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shalstone
Good for wraps too.
However big or small the event in Shalstone, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Central London is about 55 miles from Shalstone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
Also near Shalstone
What else we do in Shalstone
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
For event organisers in Shalstone
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Shalstone
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Shalstone: unit bases and access
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Shalstone is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Shalstone is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shalstone are Stowe House (2 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Shalstone, we cover Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalstone include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Why choose a hog roast in Shalstone?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away