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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Horncastle, Reading
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Horncastle and across Reading.
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Horncastle
How our film set catering works in Horncastle
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We are frequently asked to cater countryside locations and historic house shoots, with salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Near Horncastle, base may be a field or yard. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Perfect for your shoot in Horncastle
It copes with schedule changes.
In Horncastle and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 40 miles from Horncastle.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Horncastle
Other occasions in Horncastle
Horncastle: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Horncastle?
Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. On a winter shoot near Horncastle, 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.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Crew catering near Horncastle
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Horncastle is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Within reach of Horncastle are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reading West station is about 1.6 miles away.
We cater shoots across RG30 and RG31 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Horncastle has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Horncastle include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Horncastle include Prospect School (under half a mile north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Happy Prospect pub (0.7 miles east)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
We serve quickly on the call.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Horncastle hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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