West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Halfway
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Halfway? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Book a hog roast in Halfway
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Film set catering for your shoot in Halfway
Some locations near Halfway are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for wrap days and countryside locations.
Rural locations near Halfway can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Halfway (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Halfway
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Halfway ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Halfway
Is Halfway too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Halfway?
Kintbury station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater in Halfway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Halfway and West Berkshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Halfway
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap.
Shooting in Halfway: unit bases and access
Halfway is about 4 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We are happy to travel to Halfway for shoots. Halfway is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Halfway to Reading (19 miles away).
The A4 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Halfway. Halfway is roughly 57 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in RG20, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. With the A4 close by, Halfway is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Clapton (2 miles north-west), Wickham (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north), Upper Denford (3 miles west) and Lower Denford (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Lambourn (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Halfway includes Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you will find The Halfway pub (within half a mile west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Halfway
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Halfway
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Halfway. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards