West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upper Green, West Berkshire
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Upper Green. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Upper Green
Upper Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upper Green?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Upper Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Film set catering in Upper Green, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We serve a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater location days and period locations.
Near Upper Green, check tracks and ground with locations. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around Upper Green
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Green and the surrounding area. Upper Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Upper Green is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RG17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Also near Upper Green
Also in Upper Green
Why choose film set catering in Upper Green?
Good for wraps too.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Green. Typical bookings include:
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (2.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Upper Green ends around 4:00pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away