Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Film set catering in Shurlock Row: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Shurlock Row
Film set catering in Shurlock Row, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Shurlock Row, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater ad shoots and crew appreciation lunches.
Near Shurlock Row, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Shurlock Row
What’s the nearest station to Shurlock Row?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Shurlock Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Shurlock Row?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, daylight in Shurlock Row lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Shurlock Row: unit bases and access
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Shurlock Row is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Shurlock Row is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Shurlock Row we cover include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shurlock Row include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Where the roaster can go in Shurlock Row
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Shurlock Row
A slow roast can wait a little.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shurlock Row:
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Twyford station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Also near Shurlock Row
More for events in Shurlock Row
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards