Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Allbrook, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Allbrook? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Allbrook
Allbrook: your questions answered
How far is Allbrook from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Allbrook?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
About our film set catering in Allbrook
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. We’re frequently asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and music video days, with halloumi skewers, salads and a vegan option.
Shoots around Allbrook often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Allbrook
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Allbrook
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Allbrook
- The number of people
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Allbrook have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO53 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Allbrook
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Allbrook:
- Milestone days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
Allbrook is about 65 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Allbrook
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a contact for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Crew catering near Allbrook
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Allbrook and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Historic houses near Allbrook include South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over SO53, SO50 and SO21 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Allbrook, we also cover Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
Also near Allbrook
What else we do in Allbrook
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away