Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Hinton Ampner. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Hinton Ampner
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Film set catering in Hinton Ampner, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Hinton Ampner, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For lunch at base and countryside locations, we can cook salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hinton Ampner, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Perfect for your shoot in Hinton Ampner
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Hinton Ampner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 55 miles from Hinton Ampner, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-September shoots near Hinton Ampner lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
Name a contact for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Hinton Ampner
How far is Hinton Ampner from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Hinton Ampner?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Hinton Ampner: unit bases and access
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Hinton Ampner, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (less than half a mile south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in SO24, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
The countryside around Hinton Ampner includes Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
Places near Hinton Ampner
What else we do in Hinton Ampner
- 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