Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Picket Twenty, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Picket Twenty.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Picket Twenty?
Film set catering in Picket Twenty, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We serve new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are often booked for commercials and music videos and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Picket Twenty can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Picket Twenty. On a winter shoot near Picket Twenty, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Picket Twenty questions
Is Picket Twenty close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Picket Twenty?
Andover station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Places near Picket Twenty
What else we do in Picket Twenty
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Picket Twenty
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Picket Twenty: unit bases and access
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Picket Twenty is well within our area for shoots. Picket Twenty is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. With the A3093 nearby, Picket Twenty is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
We cater shoots across the SP10 and SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Picket Twenty on the A3093, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Picket Twenty we cover include Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Picket Twenty?
Carving serves a crew fast.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Picket Twenty, including:
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
Picket Twenty is about 62 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away