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Film Set Catering for Whitchurch Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Whitchurch Hill.
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
Book a hog roast in Whitchurch Hill
About our film set catering in Whitchurch Hill
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near Whitchurch Hill, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Whitchurch Hill (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Whitchurch Hill
Whitchurch Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Whitchurch Hill? We can help. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (2 miles west) and Mapledurham House (2.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Whitchurch Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across RG8 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Bec Tithe, Oakdown Close and Hill Bottom Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Whitchurch Hill, we cover Cray's Pond (1 mile north), Woodcote (2 miles north), Hook End (2 miles north-east), Cane End (2 miles east) and Checkendon (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (8 miles north), Chinnor (15 miles north-east) and Tilehurst (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Local schools include Whitchurch Primary School (1.1 miles south) and Langtree School (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
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What affects the price in Whitchurch Hill
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Whitchurch Hill. Because the roast starts early, and in December Whitchurch Hill is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Whitchurch Hill?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitchurch Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 42 miles from Whitchurch Hill.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Whitchurch Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Whitchurch Hill?
Pangbourne station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
How far is Whitchurch Hill from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
For event organisers in Whitchurch Hill
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards