Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shalden Green
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Shalden Green and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Shalden Green
Location catering around Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Shalden Green? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 45 miles from Shalden Green. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.1 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (3.4 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can roast on site for your crew. Other places close to Shalden Green we cover include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden Green includes Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
Film set catering in Shalden Green, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Shalden Green can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and extended shoot days, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Near Shalden Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Where the roaster can go in Shalden Green
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A contact in production
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Shalden Green
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Shalden Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Alton station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Shalden Green is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why choose a hog roast in Shalden Green?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Shalden Green
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shalden Green, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Questions from Shalden Green
Is Shalden Green close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Shalden Green?
Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away