West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Great Lea Common
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Great Lea Common.
- Period locations
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Great Lea Common
Film set catering in Great Lea Common, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Great Lea Common, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater base catering and long days on set.
Rural locations near Great Lea Common can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Great Lea Common is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Great Lea Common
Is Great Lea Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Great Lea Common close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cater in Great Lea Common?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For event organisers in Great Lea Common
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Occasions we serve in Great Lea Common
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Great Lea Common most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
Great Lea Common is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Nearby places to Great Lea Common
Also in Great Lea Common
Location catering around Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Great Lea Common. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Great Lea Common are Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Great Lea Common we cover include Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards