Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Hurst
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Hurst.
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Hurst
Film set catering in Hurst, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Hurst can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For lunch at base and crew thank-you days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Hurst, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Hurst
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Hurst is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hurst
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hurst
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Hurst
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Hurst?
Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater in Hurst?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Shooting in Hurst: unit bases and access
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cater shoots across Hurst and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hurst is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
Hurst is roughly 33 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hurst include Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Hurst
What else we do in Hurst
Who books film set catering in Hurst?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Hurst most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards