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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
Film set catering in Earlstone Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering in Earlstone Common
How our film set catering works in Earlstone Common
Some locations near Earlstone Common are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and countryside locations.
Rural locations near Earlstone Common can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Shooting in Earlstone Common: unit bases and access
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Shoots in Earlstone Common are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Earlstone Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Earlstone Common is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RG20. If your venue is just outside Earlstone Common, we also cover Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Earlstone Common
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Earlstone Common
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Earlstone Common most often book a hog roast for:
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Why choose a hog roast in Earlstone Common?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Earlstone Common
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Earlstone Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Earlstone Common ends around 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Earlstone Common
Can you do a hog roast in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Earlstone Common close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards