Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper North Dean
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Upper North Dean and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Book a hog roast in Upper North Dean
Crew catering near Upper North Dean
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cater shoots of every size in Upper North Dean. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Saunderton station is about 2.3 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Upper North Dean are Hughenden Manor (2.4 miles south) and West Wycombe Park House (3.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Upper North Dean is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the HP14 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Upper North Dean, we cover Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Upper North Dean includes Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pipers Corner School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Upper North Dean, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Upper North Dean, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For long shoot days and historic house shoots, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Upper North Dean, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Late-September shoots near Upper North Dean lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Upper North Dean?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper North Dean, such as:
- Long shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
Central London is about 32 miles from Upper North Dean, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- 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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upper North Dean
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Common questions in Upper North Dean
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Upper North Dean?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Why choose a hog roast in Upper North Dean?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards