Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Alton, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Alton and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Alton
Film set catering in Alton, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and wrap days, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads.
For a shoot in Alton, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Alton
Which station is closest to Alton?
Alton station, in Alton itself.
How far is Alton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Occasions we serve in Alton
We are self-contained at base.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Alton, such as:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Alton has its own station, Alton station.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planning a shoot in Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Alton. Alton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Alton to Guildford (19 miles away).
Alton is roughly 45 miles from central London. With the A339 and B3004 nearby, Alton is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Alton, we also cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alton include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (under half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Alton
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Alton
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The process
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. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Alton ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Alton
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards