West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ashmansworth
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Ashmansworth. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Ashmansworth
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ashmansworth
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering in Ashmansworth, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We are frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and farm and estate locations, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Ashmansworth, tracks and soft ground need checking. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ashmansworth
How far is Ashmansworth from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Is Ashmansworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We clear our spot after lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Occasions we serve in Ashmansworth
We’re self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ashmansworth:
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Within reach of Ashmansworth are historic houses such as Highclere Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Stargroves (2.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Also near Ashmansworth
Also in Ashmansworth
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Ashmansworth lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, 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
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Location catering around Ashmansworth
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your shoot is in Ashmansworth, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Ashmansworth is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Ashmansworth is roughly 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RG20 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ashmansworth we cover include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Within reach you’ll find Sidown Hill.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Ashmansworth
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards