West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Penwood
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Penwood.
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Penwood?
Film set catering for your shoot in Penwood
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and period locations.
Rural locations near Penwood can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Penwood (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Penwood
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Penwood and the surrounding area. Penwood is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Penwood to Reading (18 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Historic houses near Penwood include Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south) and Stargroves (2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Penwood, we also cover Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Penwood include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Penwood?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Approval from locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Who books film set catering in Penwood?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Penwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 56 miles from Penwood.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Penwood: your questions answered
Is Penwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Penwood?
Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Because the roast starts early, and in December Penwood is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Penwood, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Penwood
Also in Penwood
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards