Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Monxton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Monxton.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Monxton
How our film set catering works in Monxton
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We’re often asked to cater lunch at base and farm and estate locations, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Monxton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Monxton ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Monxton for film and TV crews
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater shoots of every size in Monxton. Monxton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Monxton to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Andover station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
We cater shoots across the SP11 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Monxton we cover include Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Monxton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan Public House (under half a mile east)
Where the roaster can go in Monxton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Who books film set catering in Monxton?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Monxton, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Monxton is roughly 66 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
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Other occasions in Monxton
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Monxton?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Monxton hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Monxton questions
What’s the nearest station to Monxton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Monxton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards