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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Purley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Purley on Thames and across Oxfordshire.
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in Purley on Thames
Film set catering in Purley on Thames, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. For base catering and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls for your crew.
For a location shoot near Purley on Thames, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Purley on Thames
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Purley on Thames close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Who books film set catering in Purley on Thames?
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Music video days
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For event organisers in Purley on Thames
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Purley on Thames
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Purley on Thames book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Purley on Thames include Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Purley on Thames is roughly 41 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in RG8, RG31 and RG4, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Purley on Thames include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer shoots near Purley on Thames have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
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