Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Buckskin
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Buckskin and the surrounding area.
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Buckskin?
FAQs for Buckskin
How far is Buckskin from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Buckskin?
Basingstoke station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cover Buckskin?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Film set catering for your shoot in Buckskin
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
For a location shoot near Buckskin, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Buckskin
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Shooting in Buckskin: unit bases and access
Buckskin is about 1 mile west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Buckskin, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Buckskin are historic houses such as The Vyne (3.8 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles east.
Wherever your shoot is in RG22 and RG23, we can roast on site for your crew. From Warham Road, Church Lane and Wayside Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Buckskin we cover include Worting (1 mile north-west), Winklebury (1 mile north-east), South Ham (1 mile east), Kempshott (1 mile south) and Brighton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east), Tadley (7 miles north), Bordon (15 miles south-east) and Hook (8 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Malls (2 miles east). The countryside around Buckskin includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (0.5 miles east) and Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Buckskin
Also in Buckskin
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, daylight in Buckskin ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG22 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask about china.
Why choose film set catering in Buckskin?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Buckskin, including:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
Buckskin is about 48 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Travel to Buckskin
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Buckskin, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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