Reading · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Tokers Green, Reading
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Tokers Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Tokers Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Tokers Green
On a long shoot day near Tokers Green, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For farm and estate locations and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and a vegan option and more.
Rural locations near Tokers Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Events we cater in Tokers Green
Good for wraps too.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Tokers Green, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
Central London is about 39 miles from Tokers Green.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tokers Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Tokers Green
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer shoots near Tokers Green have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Nearby places to Tokers Green
Other occasions in Tokers Green
Shooting in Tokers Green: unit bases and access
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tokers Green and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cater shoots across RG4 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Tokers Green
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Tokers Green
What’s the nearest station to Tokers Green?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Tokers Green close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away