Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering for Wargrave
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Wargrave and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
Book a hog roast in Wargrave
About our film set catering in Wargrave
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We are often asked to cater extended shoot days and wrap days, with rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Near Wargrave, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Perfect for your shoot in Wargrave
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Wargrave, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles north-east) and Greenlands (4.3 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Wargrave
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Wargrave is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Wargrave
What’s the nearest station to Wargrave?
Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Wargrave from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Planning a shoot in Wargrave
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hosts in Wargrave book us for shoots of all sizes. Wargrave is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Wargrave to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Central London is about 33 miles from Wargrave, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
For shoots in RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Local streets include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Wargrave, we cover Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Schools near Wargrave include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards