West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Oare, West Berkshire
Film set catering in Oare: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Oare
How our film set catering works in Oare
Crews in Oare 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. Whether it’s crew thank-you days and music video days, we can cook new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
Near Oare, check tracks and ground with locations. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Oare (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Oare lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
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: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Shooting in Oare: unit bases and access
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Oare. Oare is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oare to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station. Oare is roughly 51 miles from central London. Oare is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Manor Lane and Old Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Oare, we also cover Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Oare
We are self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Oare, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for Oare
Is Oare close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater in Oare?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Oare and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away