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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upton, Slough
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Upton.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Planning an event in Upton?
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Upton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering in Upton, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Upton, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For milestone days on set and historic house shoots, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes for your crew.
Shoots around Upton often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
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What affects the price in Upton
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Upton?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Upton for film and TV crews
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. We cover shoots in Upton. We cater all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upton to Reading (17 miles away).
With the M4 and A332 nearby, Upton is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.6 miles north.
Here we cover the SL1, SL3 and SL2 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Upton is on the M4 and A332, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (less than half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Where the roaster can go in Upton
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Upton
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Upton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Frogmore House (2 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
Common questions in Upton
Which station is closest to Upton?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away