Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Perham Down
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Perham Down? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Perham Down
Film set catering for your shoot in Perham Down
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are halloumi skewers, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for commercials and music videos and wrap days.
Near Perham Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Shooting in Perham Down: unit bases and access
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Perham Down for shoots. Perham Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Perham Down is about 69 miles from central London.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Perham Down we cover include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Perham Down
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Perham Down
What’s the nearest station to Perham Down?
Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre.
How far is Perham Down from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What affects the price in Perham Down
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Perham Down, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Why choose a hog roast in Perham Down?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Perham Down hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Perham Down ends around 4:00pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Perham Down
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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