Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering for Waltham St Lawrence
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Waltham St Lawrence and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering for Waltham St Lawrence
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering for your shoot in Waltham St Lawrence
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Waltham St Lawrence. For long shoot days and lunch at base, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option and more.
Near Waltham St Lawrence, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Waltham St Lawrence ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Numbers
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Waltham St Lawrence, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Give us one contact in production.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Perfect for your shoot in Waltham St Lawrence
A slow roast can wait a little.
Whatever the occasion in Waltham St Lawrence, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Location catering around Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Waltham St Lawrence is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Waltham St Lawrence to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 31 miles from Waltham St Lawrence.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you. From The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waltham St Lawrence include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Waltham St Lawrence
Do you come out to small places like Waltham St Lawrence?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Waltham St Lawrence?
Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards