Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Arford
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Arford.
- Long days on set
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Arford
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Film set catering in Arford, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and long days on set.
Near Arford, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Who books film set catering in Arford?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Arford, including:
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 41 miles from Arford, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Arford
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
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
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Arford suit a hog roast. Arford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arford, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in GU35, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Arford ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Arford
Which station is closest to Arford?
Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Arford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater in Arford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Arford and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Arford
More for events in Arford
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards