Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hartfordbridge
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hartfordbridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
A hog roast near Hartfordbridge
About our film set catering in Hartfordbridge
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater historic house shoots and farm and estate locations.
For a shoot in a place like Hartfordbridge, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Hartfordbridge
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Hartfordbridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Long days on set
Central London is about 37 miles from Hartfordbridge.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also near Hartfordbridge
Also in Hartfordbridge
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Hartfordbridge for film and TV crews
Hartfordbridge is about 3 miles south-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Shoots in Hartfordbridge are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hartfordbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Winchfield station is about 2.3 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Hulfords Lane and Star Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hartfordbridge, we also cover Eversley Centre (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (2 miles north-east), Lower Common (3 miles north), Eversley (3 miles north) and Yateley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Tadley (11 miles west).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hartfordbridge include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Hartfordbridge, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Hartfordbridge
What’s the nearest station to Hartfordbridge?
Winchfield station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Hartfordbridge close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Hartfordbridge?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away