Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lower Farringdon
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Lower Farringdon.
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
- Music video days
Film set catering in Lower Farringdon
About our film set catering in Lower Farringdon
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include long days on set and countryside locations, with a vegan option, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Lower Farringdon, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Nearby places to Lower Farringdon
Other occasions in Lower Farringdon
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Lower Farringdon questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Farringdon?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Events we cater in Lower Farringdon
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Here’s what people in Lower Farringdon most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
Within reach of Lower Farringdon are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Lower Farringdon
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Lower Farringdon
- The date and time of year
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Lower Farringdon ends around 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Farringdon
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Farringdon. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Lower Farringdon is roughly 47 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Alton station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lower Farringdon, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over GU34. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards