West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hermitage
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hermitage and across West Berkshire.
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
Film set catering in Hermitage
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Film set catering in Hermitage, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it is milestone days on set and music video days, we can cook salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Hermitage, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Hermitage lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Hermitage
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Hermitage
Which station is closest to Hermitage?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Hermitage too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Hermitage for film and TV crews
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hermitage? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Hermitage to Reading (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (3.4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Hermitage is about 51 miles from central London. Hermitage is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Hermitage, we also cover Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hermitage include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Occasions we serve in Hermitage
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hermitage, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Hermitage
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away