West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Downend, West Berkshire
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Downend. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Downend
Occasions we serve in Downend
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Downend, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
Within reach of Downend are historic houses such as Shaw House (4.2 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
How our film set catering works in Downend
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. For long days on set and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Downend, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Downend (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Downend hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
For planners, venues and organisers
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’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Downend
What else we do in Downend
Shooting in Downend: unit bases and access
Downend is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater shoots across Downend and nearby. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Downend is about 53 miles from central London. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Downend, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in RG20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Downend Lane, Bardown and Northfields; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Downend we cover include Chieveley (1 mile south), North Heath (1 mile south-west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Peasemore (2 miles north-west) and Beedon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (3.3 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles south)
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near Downend lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Downend: your questions answered
How far is Downend from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Downend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards