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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hook Common, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hook Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
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How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Hook Common ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Hook Common
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. For countryside locations and crew thank-you days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Hook Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Hook Common for film and TV crews
Hook Common is about 1 mile south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Hook Common. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 41 miles from Hook Common.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Newnham Road and Hook Common or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Nately Scures (1 mile south-west), Newnham (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south-east) and Up Nately (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Hook Common include Robert May's School (1.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
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What else we do in Hook Common
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
FAQs for Hook Common
What’s the nearest station to Hook Common?
Hook station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hook Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Who books film set catering in Hook Common?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Here’s what people in Hook Common most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 0.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away