Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Finkley Down
Film set catering in Finkley Down: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Period locations
Film set catering in Finkley Down
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Film set catering in Finkley Down, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We’re frequently asked to cater music video days and shoots on location, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads.
Near Finkley Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Finkley Down hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Finkley Down: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Finkley Down?
Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Finkley Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Location catering around Finkley Down
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley Down is well within our area for shoots. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Finkley Down to Southampton (21 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11 and SP10, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Nearby places to Finkley Down
What else we do in Finkley Down
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, daylight in Finkley Down ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Finkley Down
A slow roast can wait a little.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Finkley Down, such as:
- Music video days
- Long days on set
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
Finkley Down is roughly 61 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards