Bracknell Forest · England
Film Set Catering in Tickleback Row
Film set catering in Tickleback Row: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
Film set catering in Tickleback Row
Events we cater in Tickleback Row
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Tickleback Row book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Bracknell station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Film set catering in Tickleback Row, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For period locations and crew thank-you days, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Tickleback Row, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Common questions in Tickleback Row
Is Tickleback Row too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Tickleback Row?
Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Shooting in Tickleback Row: unit bases and access
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Tickleback Row? We cover the whole area. Tickleback Row is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Tickleback Row to Reading (10 miles away).
Tickleback Row is about 29 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Tickleback Row are St Leonard's Hill (4.7 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in RG42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Tickleback Row, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Tickleback Row
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Tickleback Row
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Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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