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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
Film set catering in Hartley Mauditt: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Hartley Mauditt
About our film set catering in Hartley Mauditt
Crews in Hartley Mauditt work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For location days and ad shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hartley Mauditt, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Crew catering near Hartley Mauditt
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Hartley Mauditt, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 45 miles from Hartley Mauditt, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Hartley Mauditt
How far is Hartley Mauditt from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hartley Mauditt?
Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Why choose film set catering in Hartley Mauditt?
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hartley Mauditt, including:
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hartley Mauditt
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
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How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Hartley Mauditt. On a winter shoot near Hartley Mauditt, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hartley Mauditt
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hartley Mauditt, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Give us one contact in production.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards