Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Micheldever, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Micheldever.
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Micheldever
About our film set catering in Micheldever
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. For long shoot days and base catering, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Micheldever can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Micheldever
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Who books film set catering in Micheldever?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Micheldever, such as:
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Micheldever station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why choose a hog roast in Micheldever?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September shoots near Micheldever lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Micheldever
Do you come out to small places like Micheldever?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Micheldever?
Micheldever station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Location catering around Micheldever
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shoots in Micheldever are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Micheldever is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 56 miles from Micheldever.
Wherever your shoot is in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
- Local pubs include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards