Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Colden Common
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Colden Common and across Hampshire.
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Colden Common
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
About our film set catering in Colden Common
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Colden Common. We are often asked to cater farm and estate locations and extended shoot days, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
For a location shoot near Colden Common, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Colden Common hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Colden Common?
We are self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Colden Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
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. Fill in our quote form.
Colden Common questions
How far is Colden Common from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the roaster can go in Colden Common
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Nearby places to Colden Common
More for events in Colden Common
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and in December Colden Common is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Colden Common, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Colden Common
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Colden Common is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Colden Common to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of Colden Common are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Colden Common is about 63 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO21 and SO50 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Colden Common includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2 miles west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away