Reading · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sonning, Reading
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Sonning.
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
Film set catering for Sonning
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Film set catering in Sonning, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. For long days on set and period locations, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Rural locations near Sonning can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Location catering around Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Wherever your shoot is in Sonning, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 34 places across Reading.
Sonning is on or near the B478 and B4446, good for unit base access. Sonning is roughly 35 miles from central London.
This part of Reading takes in RG4. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the B478 and B4446, Sonning is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Other places close to Sonning we cover include Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sonning includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Sonning include Reading Blue Coat School (less than half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why choose film set catering in Sonning?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sonning, including:
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Sonning
What else we do in Sonning
Sonning: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sonning?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sonning?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Why choose a hog roast in Sonning?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Sonning
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Sonning, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Sonning
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Sonning. By late September, sunset near Sonning 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 where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away