Slough · England
Film Set Catering for Stoke Poges
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Stoke Poges.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Book a hog roast in Stoke Poges
Film set catering in Stoke Poges, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Stoke Poges can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re frequently asked to cater location days and crew appreciation lunches, serving a vegan option, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Around Stoke Poges, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning a shoot in Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stoke Poges. Stoke Poges is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Stoke Poges is roughly 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south) and Cliveden (4.5 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the SL2 and SL3 postcode area. Local streets include Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Stoke Poges is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for shoots.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Stoke Poges?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Stoke Poges ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Stoke Poges, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Stoke Poges: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Poges?
Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Stoke Poges close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Stoke Poges
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Stoke Poges, such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Slough station, about 2.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away