West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hampstead Norreys
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hampstead Norreys? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Hampstead Norreys
Questions from Hampstead Norreys
Is Hampstead Norreys close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hampstead Norreys too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hampstead Norreys
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Hampstead Norreys. Typical bookings include location shoots and long shoot days, serving new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Hampstead Norreys, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hampstead Norreys for film and TV crews
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Hampstead Norreys, whatever the venue. Hampstead Norreys is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Hampstead Norreys is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can roast on site for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Hampstead Norreys, we cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (within half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Hampstead Norreys
- Numbers
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hampstead Norreys
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hampstead Norreys
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
More for events in Hampstead Norreys
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Hampstead Norreys
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Whatever the occasion in Hampstead Norreys, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Location days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Hampstead Norreys is roughly 49 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Hampstead Norreys lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards