Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Alverstoke
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Alverstoke and the surrounding area.
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
Planning an event in Alverstoke?
How our film set catering works in Alverstoke
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Whether it’s location shoots and base catering, we can cook a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Alverstoke can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Location catering around Alverstoke
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. Hosts in Alverstoke book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Alverstoke is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of PO12. Streets in the area include The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Alverstoke include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Village Home pub (less than half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose film set catering in Alverstoke?
Carving serves a crew fast.
However big or small the event in Alverstoke, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset near Alverstoke is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Alverstoke questions
What’s the nearest station to Alverstoke?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Alverstoke from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away