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Film Set Catering in Curridge
Film set catering in Curridge: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
Slow-roasted pork in Curridge
Shooting in Curridge: unit bases and access
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Curridge and the surrounding area. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Curridge to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Curridge. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Curridge, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Curridge, we cover Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Curridge includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How our film set catering works in Curridge
On a long shoot day near Curridge, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater music video days and extended shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Curridge, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Curridge (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Curridge have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Curridge
How far is Curridge from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Curridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you come to Curridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Curridge and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Curridge hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Occasions we serve in Curridge
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Curridge, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Curridge include Shaw House (2.5 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.1 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards