Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Laverstoke
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Laverstoke? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
Planning an event in Laverstoke?
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Film set catering for your shoot in Laverstoke
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and extended shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Laverstoke can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Laverstoke
What else we do in Laverstoke
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Laverstoke
Is Laverstoke close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Laverstoke too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Crew catering near Laverstoke
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Laverstoke, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Laverstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in RG28, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Laverstoke ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Occasions we serve in Laverstoke
We bring everything we need.
In Laverstoke and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
Laverstoke is roughly 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards