Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bidden
Film set catering in Bidden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Bidden
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How our film set catering works in Bidden
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We are often asked to cater period drama shoots and location shoots, serving halloumi skewers, a vegan option and salads.
Near Bidden, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Crew catering near Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Bidden? We cover the whole area. Bidden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Bidden, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Bidden
What’s the nearest station to Bidden?
Hook station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Bidden close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Bidden
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Bidden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Location days
- Base catering
Central London is about 43 miles from Bidden.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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