West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Mortimer
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Mortimer and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Mortimer
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
About our film set catering in Mortimer
Rural and period locations near Mortimer can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it is crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your crew.
Shoots around Mortimer often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, daylight in Mortimer ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Mortimer
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Mortimer hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Mortimer book us for shoots of all sizes. Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (6 miles away).
Mortimer is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles away.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Mortimer we cover include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Mortimer
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often 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
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Mortimer
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Mortimer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
Within reach of Mortimer are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles south-east) and The Vyne (4.9 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards