West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Heads Hill, West Berkshire
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Heads Hill. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Heads Hill?
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Film set catering in Heads Hill, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at base and long days on set.
Near Heads Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Heads Hill
Other occasions in Heads Hill
What affects the price in Heads Hill
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Heads Hill
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Heads Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Thatcham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Location catering around Heads Hill
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Heads Hill, from gardens to fields. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Heads Hill is about 51 miles from central London. Within reach of Heads Hill are historic houses such as Shaw House (3.3 miles north-west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
We cater shoots across RG19 and RG20. Local streets include Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Heads Hill, we also cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Heads Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Heads Hill lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Heads Hill
Is Heads Hill close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Heads Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Normally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards