West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Spencers Wood
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Spencers Wood.
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
Planning an event in Spencers Wood?
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Spencers Wood lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Spencers Wood
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For location shoots and extended shoot days, we can cook salads, new potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
Shoots around Spencers Wood frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Spencers Wood
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Spencers Wood
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Where the roaster can go in Spencers Wood
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Spencers Wood: unit bases and access
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cover shoots in Spencers Wood, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Spencers Wood is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of RG7 and RG2. Streets in the area include The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Farriers Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Spencers Wood
Other occasions in Spencers Wood
Why choose film set catering in Spencers Wood?
It copes with schedule changes.
Hosts in Spencers Wood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Spencers Wood include Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Spencers Wood questions
Can you do a hog roast in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Spencers Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away