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Film Set Catering for Green Park
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Green Park? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Green Park?
Film set catering in Green Park, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We are often asked to cater long shoot days and base catering, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Green Park, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Green Park: your questions answered
How far is Green Park from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Green Park?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- 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.
On the menu in Green Park
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Green Park
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. By late September, sunset near Green Park is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait.
For an evening wrap.
Shooting in Green Park: unit bases and access
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We cater shoots across Green Park and nearby. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Historic houses near Green Park include Mapledurham House (4.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
Anywhere in RG2, RG30 and RG7, we can bring the roaster to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Green Park
What else we do in Green Park
What affects the price in Green Park
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Green Park?
Carving serves a crew fast.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Green Park. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 39 miles from Green Park.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away