Reading · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Reading, Reading
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Reading and across Reading.
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near West Reading
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Reading
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our film set catering works in West Reading
Crews in West Reading work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is music video days and period locations, we can cook a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Shoots around West Reading frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Places near West Reading
What else we do in West Reading
For event organisers in West Reading
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
West Reading: your questions answered
How far is West Reading from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
West Reading for film and TV crews
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. We cater shoots of every size in West Reading. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A4 nearby, West Reading is easy for us and the trucks to reach. West Reading is about 39 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of RG30, RG1 and RG31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A4 close by, West Reading is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside West Reading, we also cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Reading include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near West Reading have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in West Reading
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near West Reading, such as:
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Period locations
Within reach of West Reading are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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