West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Fair Oak.
- Lunch at base
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A hog roast near Fair Oak
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
How our film set catering works in Fair Oak
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Fair Oak, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Crew catering near Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cater shoots across Fair Oak and nearby. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Fair Oak to Reading (12 miles away).
Central London is about 49 miles from Fair Oak.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RG19 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Fair Oak, we also cover Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fair Oak include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Fair Oak include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. By late September, sunset near Fair Oak is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Fair Oak questions
Which station is closest to Fair Oak?
Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Fair Oak close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Fair Oak hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Towns and villages near Fair Oak
More for events in Fair Oak
Why choose film set catering in Fair Oak?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Fair Oak, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Thatcham station is about 3.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Fair Oak
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away