Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Andover
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Andover.
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Andover
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Film set catering in Andover, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and base catering, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a shoot in Andover, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we’ll plan the route. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Location catering around Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Andover? We cover the whole area. Andover is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. The A303 and A342 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Andover.
Wherever your shoot is in SP10 and SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Andover on the A303 and A342, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Andover
Which station is closest to Andover?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Andover close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Andover
We bring everything we need.
People around Andover book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 63 miles from Andover, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or SP10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Andover lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Andover
More for events in Andover
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.
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.
Why choose a hog roast in Andover?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away