West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Aldermaston Soke
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Aldermaston Soke. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Book a hog roast in Aldermaston Soke
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Aldermaston Soke hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Aldermaston Soke
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Aldermaston Soke. We serve spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for ad shoots and historic house shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Aldermaston Soke, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Aldermaston Soke
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Aldermaston Soke, including:
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Aldermaston Soke
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aldermaston Soke
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Aldermaston Soke is dark by about 4:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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. Sort that first.
Location catering around Aldermaston Soke
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Aldermaston Soke book us for shoots of all sizes. Aldermaston Soke is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 45 miles from Aldermaston Soke, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RG7 and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Benyon Road and Soke Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Aldermaston Soke
Do you come out to small places like Aldermaston Soke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cover Aldermaston Soke?
Yes, Aldermaston Soke is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away