West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Enborne Row, West Berkshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Enborne Row.
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Enborne Row
About our film set catering in Enborne Row
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. For extended shoot days and commercials and music videos, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Enborne Row, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Enborne Row (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Crew catering near Enborne Row
Enborne Row is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Enborne Row and the surrounding area. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Enborne Row to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Enborne Row is about 55 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Enborne Row are Stargroves (2.6 miles south-west) and Benham Park (2.7 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Wash Water (1 mile south-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-west), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west) and Penwood (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Enborne Row includes Pilot Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Enborne Row include Park House School (1.2 miles north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Woodpecker pub (under half a mile east)
Enborne Row: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Enborne Row?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Enborne Row?
Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to Enborne Row?
Yes, Enborne Row is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast starts early, and in December Enborne Row is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Enborne Row hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Enborne Row?
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Enborne Row, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
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What else we do in Enborne Row
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Enborne Row
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards