Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Finkley
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Finkley.
- Crew thank-you days
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Finkley
Film set catering in Finkley, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and base catering.
Near Finkley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Finkley lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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 pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Places near Finkley
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Common questions in Finkley
Is Finkley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Finkley?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Finkley?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Finkley hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Finkley for film and TV crews
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Finkley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Finkley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Finkley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can roast on site for your crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Who books film set catering in Finkley?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Finkley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards