West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Longlane
Film set catering in Longlane: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
Film set catering in Longlane
What affects the price in Longlane
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
About our film set catering in Longlane
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater long days on set and crew thank-you days.
Rural locations near Longlane can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Longlane
Longlane for film and TV crews
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Longlane is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Longlane are Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Longlane is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Longlane, we also cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Longlane?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Occasions we serve in Longlane
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Longlane and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, sunset near Longlane is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Longlane
Which station is closest to Longlane?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Longlane 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 space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away