West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Calcot
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Calcot. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
Film set catering for Calcot
How our film set catering works in Calcot
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and long shoot days.
Shoots around Calcot often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Calcot (RG31)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Calcot: unit bases and access
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Calcot, from gardens to fields. Calcot is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
Historic houses near Calcot include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Calcot is about 41 miles from central London.
We cater shoots across RG31. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Calcot has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Calcot includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Calcot include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Murdochs pub (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer shoots near Calcot have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Calcot
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Calcot
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Calcot and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Calcot
What’s the nearest station to Calcot?
Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Calcot from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Nearby places to Calcot
Other occasions in Calcot
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Calcot
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away