Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Knowl Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Knowl Hill.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Knowl Hill
Film set catering in Knowl Hill, carved to order
Crews in Knowl Hill work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads, and typical bookings are for location days and historic house shoots.
Near Knowl Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What affects the price in Knowl Hill
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Knowl Hill
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. On a winter shoot near Knowl Hill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crew catering near Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Hosts in Knowl Hill book us for shoots of all sizes. Knowl Hill is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Knowl Hill is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local pubs include Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Nearby places to Knowl Hill
What else we do in Knowl Hill
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Events we cater in Knowl Hill
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (3 miles north) and Greenlands (4.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Knowl Hill
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Knowl Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Knowl Hill?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Knowl Hill from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Knowl Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Knowl Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away