West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Compton, West Berkshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Compton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Compton?
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china.
How our film set catering works in Compton
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We are often asked to cater location days and extended shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Near Compton, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Compton (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near Compton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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.
Perfect for your shoot in Compton
Alternatives cover everyone.
Hosts in Compton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Extended shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
Compton is roughly 50 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
Where the roaster can go in Compton
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. 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 with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Compton
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Compton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Shooting in Compton: unit bases and access
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. We cater shoots of every size in Compton. Compton is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Compton to Reading (13 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Compton, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill.
- Schools near Compton include The Downs School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile north)
Also near Compton
Other occasions in Compton
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away