Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Lyde Green
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Lyde Green.
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
Book a hog roast in Lyde Green
Crew catering near Lyde Green
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Lyde Green? We can help. Lyde Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lyde Green are Stratfield Saye House (2.8 miles north) and The Vyne (4.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 41 miles from Lyde Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Lyde Green, we cover Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lyde Green include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
Film set catering in Lyde Green, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include long days on set and end-of-shoot wraps, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Lyde Green, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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Common questions in Lyde Green
What’s the nearest station to Lyde Green?
Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lyde Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Lyde Green ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
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.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lyde Green
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Lyde Green?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Lyde Green hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Occasions we serve in Lyde Green
We are self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards