Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Little Hoddington
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Little Hoddington.
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Little Hoddington
Little Hoddington for film and TV crews
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Little Hoddington, whatever the venue. Little Hoddington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Little Hoddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Little Hoddington is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Little Hoddington include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Little Hoddington, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Little Hoddington can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Popular choices include new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for base catering and wrap parties.
Near Little Hoddington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Travel to Little Hoddington
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Little Hoddington
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Little Hoddington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hook station is about 3.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Little Hoddington
What’s the nearest station to Little Hoddington?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Little Hoddington close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Towns and villages near Little Hoddington
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Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset near Little Hoddington is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Little Hoddington
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
For event organisers in Little Hoddington
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away