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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Arborfield Cross, Reading
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Arborfield Cross.
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Arborfield Cross
Who books film set catering in Arborfield Cross?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Arborfield Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
Central London is about 36 miles from Arborfield Cross, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
About our film set catering in Arborfield Cross
Rural and period locations near Arborfield Cross can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it is period locations and countryside locations, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads for your crew.
Near Arborfield Cross, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Arborfield Cross
Do you come out to small places like Arborfield Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Can you get to rural locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Shooting in Arborfield Cross: unit bases and access
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Arborfield Cross suit a hog roast. Arborfield Cross is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Winnersh station is about 2.7 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RG2 postcode area. Local streets include Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Arborfield Cross we cover include Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Open spaces near Arborfield Cross include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (less than half a mile north)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Arborfield Cross is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Arborfield Cross, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away