West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Beenham Stocks
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Beenham Stocks and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Beenham Stocks
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. On a winter shoot near Beenham Stocks, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Film set catering in Beenham Stocks, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for period drama shoots and lunch at base.
Near Beenham Stocks, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Beenham Stocks (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Events we cater in Beenham Stocks
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Beenham Stocks, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Central London is about 45 miles from Beenham Stocks.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Beenham Stocks hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Beenham Stocks
Beenham Stocks is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your shoot is in Beenham Stocks, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Beenham Stocks is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Beenham Stocks is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Beenham Stocks, we cover Beenham (1 mile south-west), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east), Southend (1 mile north), Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south) and Tutts Clump (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.7 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Beenham Stocks include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Beenham Stocks
Also in Beenham Stocks
FAQs for Beenham Stocks
What’s the nearest station to Beenham Stocks?
Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Beenham Stocks close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away