Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Heath End, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Heath End.
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Period locations
Film set catering for Heath End
Film set catering for your shoot in Heath End
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it is extended shoot days and period drama shoots, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option for your crew.
Rural locations near Heath End can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Heath End
Is Heath End close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Heath End?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Also near Heath End
What else we do in Heath End
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Crew catering near Heath End
Heath End is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Heath End is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Midgham station, about 2.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG26 and RG7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Ash Lane, Pinks Lane and Stokes Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Heath End we cover include Inhurst (1 mile south-west), Baughurst (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west), Axmansford (1 mile south-west) and Tadley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (3.2 miles east) and Park Prewett Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Schools near Heath End include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.9 miles east)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer shoots near Heath End have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Heath End?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Travel to Heath End
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Heath End
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books film set catering in Heath End?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Heath End and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
- Music video days
Central London is about 47 miles from Heath End, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away