Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in California, Wokingham
Film set catering in California: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near California
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering in California, carved to order
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For shoots on location and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of salads, a vegan option and new potatoes for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like California, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Perfect for your shoot in California
Alternatives cover everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in California and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crowthorne station, about 2.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Crew catering near California
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. A hog roast suits shoots around California, whatever the venue. We cover 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
California is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RG40 and the streets around it. Local streets include Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to California we cover include Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near California include Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near California include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, daylight in California ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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California: your questions answered
How far is California from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Is California 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 wrap parties?
We do.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in California
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards