Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Cove
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Cove and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
Planning an event in Cove?
Where the roaster can go in Cove
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access to base
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
About our film set catering in Cove
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include extended shoot days and unit base lunches, with a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Around Cove, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Cove
Is Cove close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cove?
Fleet station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Cove
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Cove, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Cove is about 33 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What affects the price in Cove
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning a shoot in Cove
Cove is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cove and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Cove to Guildford (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre.
For shoots in GU14, GU17 and GU51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Fleet Road, Trunk Road and Limes Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Southwood (1 mile south), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles south-east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Ash Vale (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (0.7 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles south-east)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset near Cove is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Cove hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Cove
What else we do in Cove
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards