Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newfound, Hampshire
Film set catering in Newfound: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Newfound
How our film set catering works in Newfound
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it’s music video days and end-of-shoot wraps, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
Near Newfound, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Newfound
What else we do in Newfound
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Newfound ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- 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
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Newfound
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Newfound
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newfound. Newfound is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Newfound to Reading (15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Basingstoke station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Newfound are The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RG23 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Newfound, we cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Newfound include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Newfound
Is Newfound close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Newfound too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Do you cover Newfound?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Newfound and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Why choose film set catering in Newfound?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Newfound most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
Newfound is about 49 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away