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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Caversham Heights, Reading
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Caversham Heights and across Reading.
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Caversham Heights
Film set catering in Caversham Heights, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Caversham Heights are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and base catering, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
For a location shoot near Caversham Heights, base might be in a field or farmyard. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Caversham Heights
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Location catering around Caversham Heights
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Caversham Heights suit a hog roast. We cover 34 places in Reading.
Within reach of Caversham Heights are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.1 miles west) and Greys Court (5 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 39 miles from Caversham Heights.
Wherever your shoot is in RG4, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Caversham Heights we cover include Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Caversham Heights include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Hemdean House School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Last Crumb pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Caversham Heights
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer shoots near Caversham Heights have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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 roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Caversham Heights
Which station is closest to Caversham Heights?
Reading station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Caversham Heights?
Yes, Caversham Heights is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Perfect for your shoot in Caversham Heights
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Caversham Heights most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reading station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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