Reading · England
Film Set Catering for Chalkhouse Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Chalkhouse Green.
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Chalkhouse Green?
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Chalkhouse Green
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Chalkhouse Green
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for long shoot days and ad shoots.
Near Chalkhouse Green, check tracks and ground with locations. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Chalkhouse Green, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Location catering around Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cater shoots of every size in Chalkhouse Green. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Chalkhouse Green is about 38 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Chalkhouse Green include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
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Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Chalkhouse Green is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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 pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Chalkhouse Green?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Give us one contact in production.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Where the roaster can go in Chalkhouse Green
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Is Chalkhouse Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Chalkhouse Green close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away