Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Pinewood Village
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Pinewood Village and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Pinewood Village
For event organisers in Pinewood Village
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About our film set catering in Pinewood Village
Some locations near Pinewood Village are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are frequently asked to cater period locations and location days, serving spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Near Pinewood Village, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and in December Pinewood Village is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Shooting in Pinewood Village: unit bases and access
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Pinewood Village is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Pinewood Village to Guildford (15 miles away).
Central London is about 42 miles from Pinewood Village. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pinewood Village, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Local streets include Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Pinewood Village include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Why choose film set catering in Pinewood Village?
It copes with schedule changes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pinewood Village and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
For crew arriving by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 4.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Pinewood Village
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Pinewood Village
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Pinewood Village
What’s the nearest station to Pinewood Village?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Can you cater in Pinewood Village?
Yes, Pinewood Village is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards