Milton Keynes · England
Film Set Catering in Simpson
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Simpson and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Simpson
About our film set catering in Simpson
Crews in Simpson work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it is period locations and location days, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a shoot in a place like Simpson, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Simpson (MK6, MK7, MK1)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Simpson
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Simpson. By late September, sunset near Simpson is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Simpson
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
For event organisers in Simpson
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Simpson
Also in Simpson
Planning a shoot in Simpson
Simpson is about 1 mile north of Fenny Stratford, in Milton Keynes. Hosts in Simpson book us for shoots of all sizes. Simpson is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Simpson are Bletchley Park (1.7 miles south-west) and Linford Manor (4.2 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bow Brickhill station is about 1.2 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in MK6, MK7 and MK1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. From Lissel Road, Hanmer Road and Simpson or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Walton Hall (1 mile north-east), Walton (1 mile east), Woughton on the Green (1 mile north-west), Denbigh (1 mile south-west) and Oakgrove (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (3 miles north-west), Newport Pagnell (5 miles north), Whitehouse (4 miles west), Westcroft (4 miles west), Olney (10 miles north) and Shenley Church End (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west) and Bradwell Motte (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Simpson includes Blue Lagoon Park and Caldecotte Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Redway School (0.9 miles north-west) and Walton High (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Perfect for your shoot in Simpson
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
Simpson is roughly 45 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Common questions in Simpson
Is Simpson close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Simpson too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Simpson
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away