Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ovington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Ovington.
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Ovington
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Ovington, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. For wrap days and historic house shoots, we can cook new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural locations near Ovington can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Shooting in Ovington: unit bases and access
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Ovington. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 56 miles from Ovington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cater shoots across the SO24 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Ovington includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush Inn (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Ovington
Other occasions in Ovington
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Occasions we serve in Ovington
We’re self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Ovington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Ovington: your questions answered
Is Ovington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ovington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September shoots near Ovington lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away