West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ecchinswell
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Ecchinswell? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- Period locations
Film set catering in Ecchinswell
Film set catering for your shoot in Ecchinswell
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and location shoots, with new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Ecchinswell can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Ecchinswell
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Ecchinswell
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Occasions we serve in Ecchinswell
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ecchinswell:
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
Central London is about 53 miles from Ecchinswell, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Ecchinswell
What’s the nearest station to Ecchinswell?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ecchinswell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ecchinswell, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Ecchinswell for film and TV crews
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Ecchinswell, from gardens to fields. Ecchinswell is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Thatcham station is about 4.6 miles away. Within reach of Ecchinswell are historic houses such as Highclere Castle (3.4 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Ecchinswell includes Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and in December Ecchinswell is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards