Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering for Hare Hatch
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Hare Hatch.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Hare Hatch
Film set catering in Hare Hatch, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and rural locations, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Near Hare Hatch, check tracks and ground with locations. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hare Hatch
How far is Hare Hatch from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hare Hatch?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Hare Hatch
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hare Hatch, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
Hare Hatch is about 32 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Hare Hatch
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Hare Hatch
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hare Hatch, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Hare Hatch for film and TV crews
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We’re happy to travel to Hare Hatch for shoots. We cater all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wargrave station is about 1.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hare Hatch we cover include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hare Hatch includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Hare Hatch
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. On a winter shoot near Hare Hatch, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Hare Hatch
Also in Hare Hatch
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away