West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upper Bucklebury, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Upper Bucklebury.
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Upper Bucklebury
Film set catering in Upper Bucklebury, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Upper Bucklebury. For long shoot days and wrap days, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Upper Bucklebury, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Upper Bucklebury lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Bucklebury
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Common questions in Upper Bucklebury
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bucklebury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Upper Bucklebury from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Do you cover Upper Bucklebury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Bucklebury and West Berkshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Crew catering near Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your shoot is in Upper Bucklebury, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Upper Bucklebury is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 49 miles from Upper Bucklebury. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Thatcham station is about 1.7 miles away. Upper Bucklebury is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Upper Bucklebury we cover include Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Bucklebury include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Cottage Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Upper Bucklebury
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Upper Bucklebury?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Bucklebury. Typical bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
Historic houses near Upper Bucklebury include Shaw House (4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards