Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Finchampstead
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Finchampstead. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Finchampstead
How our film set catering works in Finchampstead
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. For milestone days on set and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
For a shoot in a place like Finchampstead, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Finchampstead
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Finchampstead ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Finchampstead
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Finchampstead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Crowthorne station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Finchampstead hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Finchampstead
Also in Finchampstead
Shooting in Finchampstead: unit bases and access
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. Finchampstead is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Finchampstead is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Finchampstead is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in RG40, we can roast on site for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Finchampstead, we cover Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Finchampstead
Is Finchampstead close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Finchampstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you come to Finchampstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Finchampstead and Wokingham. Send us the address for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards