Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hungerford, Wokingham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Hungerford.
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Hungerford
Film set catering for your shoot in Hungerford
Rural and period locations near Hungerford can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for crew thank-you days and period drama shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Hungerford, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Hungerford
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Hungerford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Hungerford is about 31 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Crew catering near Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Shoots in Hungerford are part of our patch. We cover 35 places across Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Twyford station is about 2.1 miles away.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hungerford, we also cover Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Hungerford
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Where the roaster can go in Hungerford
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Hungerford lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Hungerford
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hungerford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about a wrap party?
We do.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards