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Film Set Catering in Caversham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Caversham.
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
A hog roast near Caversham
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Caversham
Is Caversham close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Caversham?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
About our film set catering in Caversham
On a long shoot day near Caversham, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s ad shoots and shoots on location, we can cook a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Shoots in Caversham frequently base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Caversham for film and TV crews
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Caversham, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Within reach of Caversham are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B3345, Caversham is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (within half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Caversham?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Caversham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
Caversham is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level area at base
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Caversham
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Caversham
What else we do in Caversham
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. On a winter shoot near Caversham, 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.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards