Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Conford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Conford and across Hampshire.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Conford
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer shoots near Conford have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Conford
Some locations near Conford are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We are frequently asked to cater extended shoot days and crew appreciation lunches, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Conford can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Conford
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from locations
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Conford questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Conford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Other occasions in Conford
Occasions we serve in Conford
We bring everything we need.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Conford, such as:
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Location catering around Conford
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Conford, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Conford is about 42 miles from central London. Conford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Conford, we cover Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Conford includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Bohunt School (1.3 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Conford
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or GU30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards