Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in South Heath
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in South Heath and across Buckinghamshire.
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in South Heath?
How our film set catering works in South Heath
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around South Heath. On the menu are a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we’re frequently booked for period locations and long shoot days.
Near South Heath, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- South Heath (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in South Heath ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Give us a contact number for the day
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in South Heath: unit bases and access
South Heath is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater shoots across South Heath and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from South Heath to Reading (22 miles away).
South Heath is roughly 29 miles from central London. Historic houses near South Heath include Cholesbury Manor House (3.4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. South Heath is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the HP16 postcode area. From Meadow Lane, Lappetts Lane and Wood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside South Heath, we cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Ballinger Common (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile east), Lee Common (1 mile north) and Chartridge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (6 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near South Heath include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (1 mile south-west) and The Misbourne School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Annie Baileys pub (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for South Heath
Do you come out to small places like South Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to South Heath?
The closest is Great Missenden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Perfect for your shoot in South Heath
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near South Heath:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, Great Missenden station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Also near South Heath
What else we do in South Heath
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in South Heath
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A contact in production
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards