Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Durford Wood
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 Durford Wood.
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Durford Wood
Shooting in Durford Wood: unit bases and access
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Shoots in Durford Wood are part of our patch. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Liss station, about 1 mile north. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Durford Wood, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU33 and GU31, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you will find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Durford Wood
Rural and period locations near Durford Wood can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and crew thank-you days, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Durford Wood can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Durford Wood
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Durford Wood lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Durford Wood
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Durford Wood, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
Durford Wood is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Durford Wood
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Durford Wood hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Durford Wood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Durford Wood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you cover Durford Wood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Durford Wood and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Durford Wood, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards