Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Kitwood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Kitwood.
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Kitwood
Film set catering for your shoot in Kitwood
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Kitwood. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for historic house shoots and milestone days on set.
Rural locations near Kitwood can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near Kitwood have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Questions from Kitwood
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Kitwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Do you go to remote locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Perfect for your shoot in Kitwood
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Kitwood most often book a hog roast for:
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles north) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
Nearby places to Kitwood
Also in Kitwood
Shooting in Kitwood: unit bases and access
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Kitwood, whatever the venue. Kitwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Kitwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
Kitwood is roughly 50 miles from central London. Kitwood is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Kitwood we cover include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kitwood include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Kitwood
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away