Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Picket Piece
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Picket Piece. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Picket Piece
What affects the price in Picket Piece
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Picket Piece
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include long shoot days and base catering, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Near Picket Piece, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Shooting in Picket Piece: unit bases and access
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Picket Piece, along with the towns and villages around it. Picket Piece is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Picket Piece is roughly 61 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Picket Piece, we also cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Picket Piece includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Piece include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
For an evening wrap.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Picket Piece
How far is Picket Piece from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Perfect for your shoot in Picket Piece
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Picket Piece, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Places near Picket Piece
Other occasions in Picket Piece
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, daylight in Picket Piece ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Picket Piece, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards