Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Brown Candover
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Brown Candover.
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Brown Candover
Where the roaster can go in Brown Candover
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Brown Candover
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Film set catering in Brown Candover, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option, and we’re frequently booked for farm and estate locations and base catering.
Near Brown Candover, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Occasions we serve in Brown Candover
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Brown Candover. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
Brown Candover is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
What affects the price in Brown Candover
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, daylight in Brown Candover ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Brown Candover, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Brown Candover
How far is Brown Candover from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Brown Candover?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you come to Brown Candover?
Yes, Brown Candover is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Also near Brown Candover
Also in Brown Candover
Location catering around Brown Candover
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Brown Candover suit a hog roast. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Brown Candover to Southampton (19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO24 postcode area. From Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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