Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Cottonworth
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Cottonworth.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
A hog roast near Cottonworth
Film set catering for your shoot in Cottonworth
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and extended shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Cottonworth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Cottonworth
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Cottonworth, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Cottonworth to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.1 miles north.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Cottonworth include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include Abbots Mitre pub (0.8 miles east)
Who books film set catering in Cottonworth?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cottonworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
Central London is about 63 miles from Cottonworth, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Cottonworth ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. 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.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Cottonworth
How far is Cottonworth from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cottonworth?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Places near Cottonworth
More for events in Cottonworth
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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