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Film Set Catering in Tilehurst Within
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Tilehurst Within and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Tilehurst Within
About our film set catering in Tilehurst Within
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater base catering and music video days.
Around Tilehurst Within, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Tilehurst Within
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Tilehurst Within
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Tilehurst Within
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst Within?
Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Is Tilehurst Within close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Tilehurst Within?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tilehurst Within and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
Shooting in Tilehurst Within: unit bases and access
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We cater shoots of every size in Tilehurst Within. We bring hog roasts to all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Tilehurst Within are Mapledurham House (2 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in RG30 and RG31, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Tilehurst Within has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Tilehurst Within include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Tilehurst Within. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Tilehurst Within ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Tilehurst Within
We bring everything we need.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
Tilehurst Within is roughly 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Tilehurst Within
Also in Tilehurst Within
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away