Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Itchen Stoke
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Itchen Stoke.
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Itchen Stoke
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer shoots near Itchen Stoke have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Itchen Stoke
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Itchen Stoke, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Itchen Stoke
Is Itchen Stoke close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Itchen Stoke too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
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. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Itchen Stoke hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
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. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Itchen Stoke
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Itchen Stoke, such as:
- Music video days
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
With the B3047 nearby, Itchen Stoke is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
Crew catering near Itchen Stoke
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shoots in Itchen Stoke are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Itchen Stoke is about 56 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in SO24, we can roast on site for your crew. With the B3047 close by, Itchen Stoke is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Itchen Stoke, we also cover Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards