West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shefford Woodlands
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Shefford Woodlands. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Shefford Woodlands
About our film set catering in Shefford Woodlands
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and milestone days on set, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a shoot in a place like Shefford Woodlands, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Shefford Woodlands
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shefford Woodlands
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Shefford Woodlands
What else we do in Shefford Woodlands
Location catering around Shefford Woodlands
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Shoots in Shefford Woodlands are part of our patch. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Shefford Woodlands to Reading (22 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hungerford station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shefford Woodlands, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17. Other places close to Shefford Woodlands we cover include East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Watts Bank.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Shefford Woodlands
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Occasions we serve in Shefford Woodlands
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shefford Woodlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
- Location days
Shefford Woodlands is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Shefford Woodlands lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
For event organisers in Shefford Woodlands
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Questions from Shefford Woodlands
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Is Shefford Woodlands too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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