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Film Set Catering in Reading
Covering 34 places across Reading for film set catering, with the hog roasted on the day, served at the time you choose.
Film Set Catering in Reading
Film set catering across Reading
A hog roast for film and TV crews at unit bases and locations, roasted ahead and carved to the call sheet. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.
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How film set catering works in Reading
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for music video days and location days.
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Prices in Reading
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? 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.
Around Caversham
We set up the roaster for events around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Crew catering across Reading
From Caversham, Norcot and West Reading to 18 villages and hamlets, Reading has every kind of location. We need a level, open spot at base.
Caversham: Among the historic houses close to Caversham are Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Reading station is about 1.3 miles away. Summer shoots near Caversham have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Is a hog roast right for you?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a hog roast works
Alternatives cover everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reading and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Numbers
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Reading
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you go to remote locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Reading?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away