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Film Set Catering for Emmer Green
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Emmer Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Base catering
Film set catering for Emmer Green
How our film set catering works in Emmer Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Typical bookings include countryside locations and long days on set, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
For a location shoot near Emmer Green, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Emmer Green is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Emmer Green
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
Historic houses near Emmer Green include Mapledurham House (3.2 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Location catering around Emmer Green
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We’re happy to travel to Emmer Green for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Emmer Green is roughly 37 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.7 miles south.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Emmer Green we cover include Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Emmer Green include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Emmer Green
Which station is closest to Emmer Green?
Reading station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
How far is Emmer Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cover Emmer Green?
Yes, Emmer Green is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where the roaster can go in Emmer Green
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Emmer Green
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Emmer Green
Other occasions in Emmer Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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