Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cole Henley, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Cole Henley and across Hampshire.
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Cole Henley
Film set catering for your shoot in Cole Henley
On a long shoot day near Cole Henley, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re frequently booked for long days on set and rural locations.
Rural locations near Cole Henley can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Questions from Cole Henley
How far is Cole Henley from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater in Cole Henley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Cole Henley and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, daylight in Cole Henley lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Cole Henley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Cole Henley
Carving serves a crew fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cole Henley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Places near Cole Henley
What else we do in Cole Henley
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Cole Henley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Cole Henley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Cole Henley is about 56 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in RG28 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away