Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Thornborough
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Thornborough. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Book a hog roast in Thornborough
About our film set catering in Thornborough
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include ad shoots and historic house shoots, with halloumi skewers, a vegan option and salads.
Near Thornborough, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Thornborough (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Thornborough
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Towns and villages near Thornborough
What else we do in Thornborough
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
Where the roaster can go in Thornborough
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Who books film set catering in Thornborough?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Thornborough, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Music video days
Thornborough is about 49 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Shooting in Thornborough: unit bases and access
Thornborough is about 3 miles east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Thornborough, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Thornborough to Milton Keynes (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of Thornborough are historic houses such as Stowe House (4.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Thornborough we cover include Adstock (2 miles south), Padbury (2 miles south-west), Buckingham (3 miles west), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-west) and East Claydon (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles south), Elmhurst (13 miles south), Southcourt (14 miles south), Haydon Hill (12 miles south), Turnfurlong (14 miles south) and Quarrendon Estate (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckingham Castle (3.1 miles west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (3 miles west). Open spaces near Thornborough include Buckingham Sand Pit.
For event organisers in Thornborough
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
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 in December Thornborough is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Thornborough, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Thornborough questions
Is Thornborough too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Thornborough from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away