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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Littlestead Green, Reading
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Littlestead Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Littlestead Green
How our film set catering works in Littlestead Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it’s historic house shoots and wrap days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a shoot in a place like Littlestead Green, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Littlestead Green
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A contact in production
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Littlestead Green have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Littlestead Green: your questions answered
Is Littlestead Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Littlestead Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crew catering near Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Littlestead Green, from gardens to fields. Littlestead Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to Littlestead Green are Mapledurham House (3.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in RG4, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Littlestead Green, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Schools near Littlestead Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Littlestead Green
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Littlestead Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
Littlestead Green is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Also near Littlestead Green
Other occasions in Littlestead Green
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards