Reading · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shinfield, Reading
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Shinfield and Reading, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering for Shinfield
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Shinfield
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. On the menu are a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone days on set and location shoots.
Shoots around Shinfield frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Shinfield. By late September, sunset near Shinfield is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We work to the location’s rules.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose a hog roast in Shinfield?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. 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, and the quote reflects that.
Why Shinfield hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Who books film set catering in Shinfield?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shinfield:
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
- Location days
Shinfield is about 37 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Shinfield for film and TV crews
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Shinfield, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Shinfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Shinfield include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in RG2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (under half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Shinfield
What’s the nearest station to Shinfield?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
Do you cover Shinfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shinfield and Reading. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Other occasions in Shinfield
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away