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Film Set Catering in Whitley
Film set catering in Whitley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Whitley
Film set catering in Whitley, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. For farm and estate locations and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Around Whitley, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Questions from Whitley
How far is Whitley from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Whitley?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Whitley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Whitley and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
Where the roaster can go in Whitley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Whitley
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Nearby places to Whitley
Also in Whitley
Events we cater in Whitley
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Whitley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Whitley is about 38 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Whitley ends around 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Whitley for film and TV crews
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Hosts in Whitley book us for shoots of all sizes. Whitley is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west.
We cater shoots across the RG2, RG1 and RG19 postcode area. Local streets include Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Whitley, we cover Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include World Turned Upside Down pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away