Reading · England
Film Set Catering for Arborfield
Film set catering in Arborfield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
Film set catering in Arborfield
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
How our film set catering works in Arborfield
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. Typical bookings include ad shoots and crew thank-you days, serving a vegan option, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Arborfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Arborfield questions
Which station is closest to Arborfield?
The closest is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Arborfield from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Towns and villages near Arborfield
What else we do in Arborfield
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Arborfield for film and TV crews
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. We cater shoots of every size in Arborfield. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Here we cover the RG2 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Arborfield, we cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near Arborfield lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Arborfield hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in Arborfield?
A slow roast can wait a little.
However big or small the event in Arborfield, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
Arborfield is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away