Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Burkham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Burkham.
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in Burkham
About our film set catering in Burkham
Crews in Burkham work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s period drama shoots and location days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a shoot in a place like Burkham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Burkham, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Burkham
Do you come out to small places like Burkham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Burkham from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Do you cover Burkham?
Yes, Burkham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Crew catering near Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Burkham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (1.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (2.5 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burkham includes Farleigh Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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 book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Perfect for your shoot in Burkham
Good for wraps too.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Burkham, such as:
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
Burkham is roughly 47 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
What else we do in Burkham
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away