Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Great Shoddesden and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Great Shoddesden
Film set catering for your shoot in Great Shoddesden
Rural and period locations near Great Shoddesden can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For end-of-shoot wraps and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Great Shoddesden, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
Also in Great Shoddesden
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Great Shoddesden for film and TV crews
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Great Shoddesden book us for shoots of all sizes. Great Shoddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Great Shoddesden is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
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, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset near Great Shoddesden is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Great Shoddesden
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Great Shoddesden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Common questions in Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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