West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ashmore Green
Film set catering in Ashmore Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
Book a hog roast in Ashmore Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Ashmore Green
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Typical bookings include rural locations and extended shoot days, with a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Ashmore Green can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Where the roaster can go in Ashmore Green
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Ashmore Green. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Ashmore Green ends around 4:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Ashmore Green: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ashmore Green?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashmore Green
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Ashmore Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Ashmore Green include Shaw House (2 miles west) and Benham Park (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Planning a shoot in Ashmore Green
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Ashmore Green book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Ashmore Green is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in RG18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Ashmore Green, we cover Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ashmore Green includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Ashmore Green
What else we do in Ashmore Green
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away