Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Golden Pot
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Golden Pot.
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Golden Pot
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Film set catering in Golden Pot, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. For countryside locations and crew appreciation lunches, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Golden Pot can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Golden Pot ends around 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Golden Pot
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
Shooting in Golden Pot: unit bases and access
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Golden Pot, whatever the venue. Golden Pot is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 44 miles from Golden Pot, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.3 miles south.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can roast on site for your crew. For shoots just outside Golden Pot, we cover Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Open spaces near Golden Pot include Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Pot pub (within half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Golden Pot
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Here’s what people in Golden Pot most often book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Golden Pot are Hall Place (3.5 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (3.7 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Golden Pot
What’s the nearest station to Golden Pot?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Golden Pot close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards