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Film Set Catering in Foxcotte
Film set catering in Foxcotte: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Foxcotte
How our film set catering works in Foxcotte
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include shoots on location and commercials and music videos, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Foxcotte, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Foxcotte, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near Foxcotte lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Why choose film set catering in Foxcotte?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Foxcotte:
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, Andover station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
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Foxcotte questions
Is Foxcotte too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Foxcotte close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Shooting in Foxcotte: unit bases and access
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater shoots of every size in Foxcotte. Foxcotte is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Foxcotte to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Central London is about 64 miles from Foxcotte, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cater shoots across SP10 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Foxcotte include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Foxcotte hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards