Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering in Taplow
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Taplow? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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A hog roast near Taplow
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Film set catering in Taplow, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it is period drama shoots and unit base lunches, we will put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option and more.
Rural locations near Taplow can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Taplow (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who does not eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Taplow for film and TV crews
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Taplow, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Taplow is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Taplow station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Taplow is roughly 26 miles from central London.
For shoots in SL6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Taplow, we cover Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Taplow include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Oak and Saw pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. On a winter shoot near Taplow, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Taplow
Can you do a hog roast in Braywick Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Taplow close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Taplow?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Also near Taplow
Other occasions in Taplow
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Taplow
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Occasions we serve in Taplow
We are self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Taplow:
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Music video days
- Period locations
Historic houses near Taplow include Cliveden (1.8 miles north) and Dorney Court (2.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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