Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Kiln Green, Wokingham
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Kiln Green.
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Kiln Green
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Film set catering in Kiln Green, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. For unit base lunches and end-of-shoot wraps, we can cook spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads and more.
Near Kiln Green, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Towns and villages near Kiln Green
What else we do in Kiln Green
Planning a shoot in Kiln Green
Kiln Green is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Kiln Green? We cover the whole area. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (3.8 miles north) and Greenlands (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 32 miles from Kiln Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of RG10 and the streets around it. From Bath Road, Linden Hill Lane and Scarletts Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Kiln Green we cover include The Holt (1 mile west), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Kiln Green includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Kiln Green
What’s the nearest station to Kiln Green?
Wargrave station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Is Kiln Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Kiln Green?
Yes, Kiln Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What space does the roaster need?
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.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 Kiln Green hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Kiln Green, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kiln Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Kiln Green
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Kiln Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, Wargrave station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away