Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Abbots Worthy
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Abbots Worthy. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Abbots Worthy
Film set catering for your shoot in Abbots Worthy
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Typical bookings include ad shoots and crew thank-you days, serving a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Near Abbots Worthy, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Abbots Worthy for film and TV crews
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Abbots Worthy, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Abbots Worthy is roughly 59 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Abbots Worthy include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cart And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
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FAQs for Abbots Worthy
Which station is closest to Abbots Worthy?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Abbots Worthy?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Abbots Worthy?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Abbots Worthy and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer shoots near Abbots Worthy have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Abbots Worthy
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose film set catering in Abbots Worthy?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Abbots Worthy. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away