Reading · England
Film Set Catering for Cane End
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Cane End. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
Film set catering in Cane End
Common questions in Cane End
What’s the nearest station to Cane End?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Cane End from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you cover Cane End?
Yes, Cane End is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Film set catering in Cane End, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for period locations and farm and estate locations.
Near Cane End, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Towns and villages near Cane End
Other occasions in Cane End
Shooting in Cane End: unit bases and access
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Cane End is well within our area for shoots. Cane End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Cane End is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Cane End are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.9 miles south) and Greys Court (3.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover shoots in Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cane End includes Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, daylight in Cane End lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Cane End
A slow roast can wait a little.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cane End, including:
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cane End
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away