Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in King's Somborne
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in King's Somborne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
Slow-roasted pork in King's Somborne
How our film set catering works in King's Somborne
On a long shoot day near King's Somborne, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and base catering.
Near King's Somborne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Common questions in King's Somborne
Is King's Somborne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is King's Somborne close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in King's Somborne?
Good for wraps too.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around King's Somborne, including:
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
King's Somborne is roughly 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. On a winter shoot near King's Somborne, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in King's Somborne
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Places near King's Somborne
Other occasions in King's Somborne
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Shooting in King's Somborne: unit bases and access
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in King's Somborne, along with the towns and villages around it. King's Somborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from King's Somborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near King's Somborne include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The A3057 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to King's Somborne.
Wherever your shoot is in SO20, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A3057, King's Somborne is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside King's Somborne, we also cover Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards