West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Chapel Row. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
A hog roast near Chapel Row
Film set catering in Chapel Row, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and long days on set, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Chapel Row, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Chapel Row for film and TV crews
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater shoots across Chapel Row and nearby. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 47 miles from Chapel Row, within easy reach for London-based crews. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chapel Row, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RG7, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The Bladebone Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Chapel Row
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Midgham station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Chapel Row: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chapel Row?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater in Chapel Row?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level area at base
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
What affects the price in Chapel Row
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Chapel Row ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away