Slough · England
Film Set Catering for Slough
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Slough.
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Slough?
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About our film set catering in Slough
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater long days on set and crew appreciation lunches.
Slough has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. The roaster needs level ground at the unit base. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Slough
What else we do in Slough
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Slough
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Slough: unit bases and access
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Slough is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 31 towns and villages across Slough. Our bookings stretch from Slough to Reading (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Slough include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Dorney Court (2.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The A4 and A332 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Slough.
This part of Slough takes in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Slough sits on or near the A4 and A332, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast starts early, and in December Slough is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Slough, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Slough
How far is Slough from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Slough?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Where the roaster can go in Slough
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Events we cater in Slough
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Slough book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Rural locations
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away