Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bar End
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 Bar End.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Bar End
Film set catering in Bar End, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Bar End can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater long shoot days and unit base lunches.
Near Bar End, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and in December Bar End is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Bar End questions
Which station is closest to Bar End?
Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bar End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
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.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Bar End hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Bar End
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Planning a shoot in Bar End
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shoots in Bar End are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Bar End is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
The A31 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Bar End. Central London is about 61 miles from Bar End, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO23 and SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your shoot could be at a house on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Bar End include the A31, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Bar End include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Who books film set catering in Bar End?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- 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