West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chieveley, West Berkshire
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Chieveley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Chieveley
Film set catering in Chieveley, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Popular choices include a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Near Chieveley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Chieveley
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Chieveley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
Central London is about 53 miles from Chieveley.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
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Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. By late September, sunset near Chieveley is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Chieveley
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Chieveley
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Chieveley
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Chieveley
Is Chieveley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Chieveley?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Shooting in Chieveley: unit bases and access
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chieveley. Chieveley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Chieveley are Shaw House (3.6 miles south) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Chieveley is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards