Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Empshott, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Empshott and across Hampshire.
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Empshott
About our film set catering in Empshott
Crews in Empshott work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include countryside locations and music video days, serving spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads.
Rural locations near Empshott can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Empshott
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Location catering around Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Empshott? We cover the whole area. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Empshott is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Empshott is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in GU33, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Mill Lane and Church Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Empshott?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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Step by step
On the day, 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. On a winter shoot near Empshott, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Empshott
How far is Empshott from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you cover Empshott?
Yes, Empshott is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Perfect for your shoot in Empshott
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Empshott most often book a hog roast for:
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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