Reading · England
Film Set Catering for Burghfield Bridge
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Burghfield Bridge and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Burghfield Bridge
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
About our film set catering in Burghfield Bridge
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it is wrap parties and crew thank-you days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Burghfield Bridge, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Bridge
What else we do in Burghfield Bridge
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a shoot in Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Burghfield Bridge, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Burghfield Bridge is roughly 40 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Burghfield Bridge are Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in RG30, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
FAQs for Burghfield Bridge
Could you cook in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Burghfield Bridge too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Burghfield Bridge
Alternatives cover everyone.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Burghfield Bridge, including:
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
For crew arriving by train, Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Burghfield Bridge, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards