Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Pangbourne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Pangbourne.
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap days
Slow-roasted pork in Pangbourne
Planning a shoot in Pangbourne
Pangbourne is about 5 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Pangbourne? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Pangbourne are Basildon Park (1.9 miles north-west) and Mapledurham House (2.2 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Pangbourne: Pangbourne station. Pangbourne is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RG8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Meadow Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Pangbourne, we also cover Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Tidmarsh (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-east), Purley on Thames (2 miles east) and Mapledurham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Tilehurst (3 miles south-east), Wallingford (8 miles north) and Great Western Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pangbourne includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Pangbourne include Denefield School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys pub (within half a mile north-west)
About our film set catering in Pangbourne
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. For period drama shoots and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your crew.
For a location shoot near Pangbourne, base might be in a field or farmyard. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Pangbourne (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Pangbourne lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Pangbourne
Other occasions in Pangbourne
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Pangbourne
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Pangbourne
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Pangbourne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Pangbourne is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Pangbourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pangbourne?
Pangbourne station, in Pangbourne itself.
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?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards