West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Padworth
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Padworth.
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Padworth
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Film set catering for your shoot in Padworth
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. We are often asked to cater long shoot days and commercials and music videos, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Padworth, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Padworth (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Perfect for your shoot in Padworth
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Padworth most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
Padworth is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For event organisers in Padworth
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Crew catering near Padworth
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Padworth book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Padworth to Reading (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Padworth include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, sunset near Padworth is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Padworth
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Padworth from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Padworth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Padworth and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Padworth
Also in Padworth
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards