Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Abbotts Ann
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Abbotts Ann? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Abbotts Ann?
Film set catering in Abbotts Ann, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. For location days and milestone days on set, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Abbotts Ann, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Abbotts Ann for film and TV crews
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Abbotts Ann, whatever the venue. Abbotts Ann is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (20 miles away).
Central London is about 66 miles from Abbotts Ann, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Abbotts Ann
Carving serves a crew fast.
However big or small the event in Abbotts Ann, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Abbotts Ann
Also in Abbotts Ann
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. On a winter shoot near Abbotts Ann, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Abbotts Ann
What’s the nearest station to Abbotts Ann?
Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Abbotts Ann too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards