Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for North Waltham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in North Waltham.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
Film set catering for North Waltham
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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 book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How our film set catering works in North Waltham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We are frequently asked to cater farm and estate locations and end-of-shoot wraps, serving new potatoes, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like North Waltham, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Questions from North Waltham
Is North Waltham close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to North Waltham?
Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What if it rains?
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.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Events we cater in North Waltham
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near North Waltham, including:
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Location days
North Waltham is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in North Waltham ends around 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater shoots of every size in North Waltham. North Waltham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Wherever your shoot is in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Waltham include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near North Waltham
What else we do in North Waltham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away